:root {
    --bg-dark: #121212;
}

body {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    background-color: #fcfcfc;
}

.fs-16 {
    font-size: 16px !important;
}

.py-100 {
    padding: 100px 0;
}
.py-120 {
    padding: 100px 0;
}

.py-70 {
    padding: 70px 0;
}


/* Navbar */
.navbar-brand {
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.nav-link {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-left: 15px;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.nav-link:hover {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Hero Section */
.hero-section {
    height: 100vh;
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4)),
        url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1600210492486-724fe5c67fb0?auto=format&fit=crop&w=400&q=80');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    position: relative;
}

h1 {
    letter-spacing: -2px;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.max-width-500 {
    max-width: 500px;
}

/* Glassmorphism Card */
.glass-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 20px;
    width: 320px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* Studio Image */
.main-studio-img {
    height: 600px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* Project Cards */
.project-card-wide {
    min-width: 800px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.project-card-wide img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 500px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 24px;
}

.project-slider {
    overflow-x: auto;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    /* Hide scrollbar Firefox */
}

.project-slider::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

/* Hide scrollbar Chrome */

.badge {
    background: transparent;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* Footer */
.footer-bg {
    background-color: var(--bg-dark);
    border-radius: 50px 50px 0 0;
}

.display-massive {
    font-size: clamp(4rem, 15vw, 12rem);
    letter-spacing: -5px;
}

.footer-links a {
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.social-icons i {
    width: 16px;
    text-align: center;
}

/* Animations & Responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .main-studio-img {
        height: 400px;
    }

    .project-card-wide {
        min-width: 350px;
    }

    .project-card-wide img {
        height: 300px;
    }

    .display-1 {
        font-size: 3.5rem;
    }
}


:root {
    --font-main: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-main);
    background-color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

/* Hero Section Background */
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    height: 100vh;
    width: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2)),
        url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1618221195710-dd6b41faaea6?q=80&w=2000&auto=format&fit=crop');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

/* Navbar Tweaks */
.navbar-brand {
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.nav-link {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-link:hover {
    opacity: 0.7;
}

/* Hero Typography */
.hero-container {
    flex-grow: 1;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 1500px;
}

h1 {
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -2px;
}

.hero-desc {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    max-width: 600px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Project Card (Glassmorphism) */
.project-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 12px;
    width: 320px;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.project-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
}

.project-img-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    height: 180px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.project-img-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.project-info {
    padding: 5px 10px;
}

/* Soft white fog at the bottom */
.bottom-gradient {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 30%;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(255, 255, 255, 1) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Framer Badge Replica */
.framer-badge {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    background: white;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    z-index: 1000;
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    h1 {
        font-size: 2.8rem !important;
    }

    .hero-section {
        height: auto;
        min-height: 100vh;
    }

    .project-card {
        width: 100%;
        margin-top: 40px;
    }
}

.project-card {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.project-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

/* Base Navbar State (At the top) */
.custom-navbar {
    padding: 30px 0;
    /* Large initial padding */
    background-color: transparent;
    border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    /* Smooth "Framer-like" easing */
    z-index: 1000;
}

/* Navbar Scrolled State */
.custom-navbar.scrolled {
    padding: 12px 0;
    /* Compact padding */
    background-color: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.7);
    /* Dark semi-transparent background */
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    /* The Glassmorphism effect */
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    /* Subtle divider */
}

/* Brand logo animation */
.navbar-brand {
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.scrolled .navbar-brand {
    transform: scale(0.9);
    /* Slightly shrinks the logo when scrolled */
}

/* Nav links styling */
.nav-link {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-left: 25px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-link:hover {
    color: #fff !important;
}


@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@600;800&display=swap');

body {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    margin: 0;
}

.nav-container {
    width: 100%;
    padding-top: 30px;
    z-index: 1000;
}

.nav-inner {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    /* Initial wide layout */
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Common Pill Styling */
.logo-pill-wrapper,
.menu-pill-wrapper {
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Nav Links Styling */
.nav-links {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    gap: 30px;
}

.nav-links a,
.navbar-brand {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: white;
    /* Initial color */
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.navbar-brand {
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* Ensure Logo is always on top if they touch */
.logo-pill-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    /* Higher than menu */
    background: transparent;
    /* Starts transparent */
}

body {
    margin: 0;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
}

.nav-wrapper {
    padding-top: 30px;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 2000;
}

/* Base Pill Styles */
.logo-pill,
.menu-pill {
    padding: 10px 25px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

/* Nav Links Styling */
.nav-links {
    gap: 25px;
}

.nav-links a,
.navbar-brand {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: white;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.navbar-brand {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.menu-pill-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    background: transparent;
    /* Starts transparent */
}

/* Optional: Add a smooth transition for z-index just in case */
.nav-inner {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
}

.nav-inner {
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
    padding: 0 50px;
    max-width: 1500px;
}

body {
    margin: 0;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
}

.nav-wrapper {
    padding-top: 30px;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 2000;
}

/* Base Pill Styles */
.logo-pill,
.menu-pill {
    padding: 10px 25px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
    height: 80px;
}

/* Nav Links Styling */
.nav-links {
    gap: 25px;
}

.nav-links a,
.navbar-brand {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: white;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.navbar-brand {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}

/* Hero Section Base */
.hero-section {
    height: 100vh;
    width: 100%;
    background: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1618221195710-dd6b41faaea6?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=80');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* The Overlay */
.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    /* 
       1. Dark at top for navbar/text readability 
       2. Transparent in the middle for the image
       3. Pure white at the bottom for the section transition
    */
    background: linear-gradient(180deg,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) 0%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 50%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 1) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Ensure Content is above the overlay */
.hero-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Glassmorphism Card refinement */
.glass-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 20px;
    width: 320px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}


/* Base Hero styling */
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    height: 100vh;
    width: 100%;
    background: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1618221195710-dd6b41faaea6?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=80');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* 1. TOP OVERLAY: Adds contrast for navbar links */
.hero-top-shade {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 35%;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* 2. BOTTOM FOG: Heavy Frosted Glass & Mask */
.hero-bottom-fog {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 54%;
    /* Covering the bottom area where text sits */
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;

    /* Heavy blur effect matching the screenshot */
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(42px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(42px);

    /* A slight warm milky tint to match the aesthetic */
    background: linear-gradient(180deg,
            rgba(255, 254, 250, 0) 0%,
            rgba(244, 243, 239, 0.4) 100%);

    /* Smoothly fades the blur effect in from top to bottom */
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(to bottom,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 0%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 46%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 100%);
    mask: linear-gradient(to bottom,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 0%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 46%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 100%);
}

/* Ensure content sits on top of all overlays */
.hero-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}

.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    height: 100vh;
    width: 100%;
    /* Layering a dark gradient directly on the image */
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) 0%,
            /* Dark top for navbar links */
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 40%,
            /* Slight darkening behind text */
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) 70%,
            /* Darker behind the big heading */
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%
            /* Fade out to let the fog take over */
        ),
        url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1618221195710-dd6b41faaea6?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=80');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    /* Align content to bottom */
}

/* The Main Heading */
.hero-section h1 {
    text-shadow: 0px 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    /* Ensure it sits above the overlays */
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

/* The Sub-paragraph */
.hero-section p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
    /* Slightly more opaque for visibility */
    text-shadow: 0px 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 18px;
}

.hero-fog {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 45%;
    /* Slightly shorter so it doesn't cover the text */
    z-index: 3;
    /* Between image and text content */
    pointer-events: none;

    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(36px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(36px);

    /* Subtle warm white tint to match the screenshot */
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 100%);

    /* The Smooth Fade Mask */
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, black 100%);
    mask: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, black 100%);
}

.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    height: 100vh;
    width: 100%;
    /* The Linear Gradient: Darker at the top and bottom to make Nav and Heading readable */
    background:
        linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) 0%,
            /* Dark top for navbar links */
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 50%,
            /* Clearer middle for the image */
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) 100%
            /* Darker bottom for the main heading */
        ),
        url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1600607687920-4e2a09cf159d?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1400&q=80');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
}

/* Also ensure your content is sitting on top of this gradient */
.hero-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    /* Higher than the gradient and fog */
}

.stats-divider {
    border: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid #eeeeee;
    opacity: 1;
}

hr {
    margin: 1rem 0;
    color: inherit;

}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .stat-item-border {
        border-right: 1px solid #e5e5e5;
        padding-right: 20px;
        padding-left: 20px;
        color: #000;
    }
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 40px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.stat-desc {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: #333;
    max-width: 280px;
}

.container-fluid {
    max-width: 1500px;
    padding: 0 4rem;
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
    .display-1 {
        font-size: 64px;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
    .display-5 {
        font-size: 32px;
    }
}

.stats-section {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    color: #000;
}


.stats-section {
    padding: 70px 0;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    color: #000;
}

/* Custom Container for 1500px max-width */
.container-custom {
    max-width: 1500px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 4rem;
}

.display-3 {
    font-size: 42px;
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .display-3 {
        font-size: 36px;
    }
}

.stats-main-title {
    font-size: 72px;
    /* Note: overwritten to 48px in some parts of your file */
    line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    margin: 0;
}

.stats-subtitle {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: #000;
    max-width: 500px;
    /* Note: sometimes set to 100% in your responsive code */
}

.stats-divider {
    border: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid #e5e5e5;
    opacity: 1;
}

.mt-30 {
    margin-top: 30px !important;
}

.btn-hero-animate {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 44px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-hero-animate .text-container {
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 24px;
}

.btn-hero-animate .text-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.btn-hero-animate .text-wrapper span,
.btn-hero-animate .text-wrapper svg {
    display: block;
    height: 24px;
    line-height: 24px;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    font-size: 12px;
}

.btn-hero-animate:hover .text-wrapper {
    transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.btn-hero-animate:hover {
    background-color: #000 !important;
    color: #c59544 !important;
}

.p-btn {
    padding: 12px 24px;
}

.btn-arrow {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
}

.stats-narrative-visual {
    margin-top: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.main-anchor-frame {
    position: relative;
    height: 650px;
    background-color: #f5f5f5;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.narrative-img {
    transition: transform 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    object-fit: cover;
    height: 100%;
}

.main-anchor-frame:hover .narrative-img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.narrative-annotation {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 40px;
    left: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    color: #fff;
    mix-blend-mode: hard-light;
}

.ann-line {
    width: 40px;
    height: 1px;
    background-color: #fff;
}

.ann-text {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
}

.detail-floating-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translate(70px, -180px);
    z-index: 10;
}

.detail-inset-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 30px;
    width: 380px;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.detail-card-content {
    border-left: 2px solid #000;
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.detail-card-title {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.detail-card-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #333;
    margin: 0;
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 40px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.stat-desc {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: #333;
    max-width: 280px;
}

/* Desktop Vertical Borders */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .stat-item-border {
        border-right: 1px solid #e5e5e5;
        padding-right: 20px;
        padding-left: 20px;
    }

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

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .stats-section {
        padding: 50px 0;
    }

    .stats-main-title {
        font-size: 36px !important;
    }

    .main-anchor-frame {
        height: 300px !important;
    }

    /* Floating card logic for mobile */
    .detail-floating-wrapper {
        position: relative !important;
        transform: none !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        margin-top: 20px;
    }

    .detail-inset-card {
        width: 100% !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
    }

    /* Mobile Stats Grid: Joined "+" Effect */
    .stats-section .row.mb-5 {
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
        border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5 !important;
    }

    .stats-section .row.mb-5>div {
        padding: 40px 20px !important;
        border-right: none;
        /* Reset desktop borders */
    }

    /* Create the grid lines on mobile */
    .stats-section .row.mb-5>div:nth-child(odd) {
        border-right: 1px solid #e5e5e5 !important;
    }

    .stats-section .row.mb-5>div:nth-child(1),
    .stats-section .row.mb-5>div:nth-child(2) {
        border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5 !important;
    }
}

.design-delivers-section {
    background-color: #0d0d0d;
    padding: 70px 0;
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .design-delivers-section {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }
}

.main-dark-title {
    font-size: 48px;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.p-muted {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #b0b0b0;
    max-width: 600px;
}

.mb-48 {
    margin-bottom: 48px !important;
}

.tabs-navigation-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.custom-tabs {
    gap: 97px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #222;
    width: max-content;
}

.tab-btn {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: #666;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    padding-bottom: 15px;
    position: relative;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: color 0.3s;
    width: max-content;
}

.tab-btn.active {
    color: #fff;
}

.tab-btn.active::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: #fff;
}

/* Mobile Scroll Arrows */
.tab-scroll-btn {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 15px;
    width: 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #0d0d0d, transparent);
    border: none;
    color: #c59544;
    z-index: 10;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.tab-scroll-btn.right {
    right: -25px;
    background: linear-gradient(to left, #0d0d0d 40%, transparent);
}

.tab-scroll-btn.left {
    left: -25px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #0d0d0d 40%, transparent);
}

.design-card-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 490px;
    margin-top: -1px;
}

.design-card {
    display: none;
    background-color: #262626;
    animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease-in-out;
}

.design-card.active {
    display: block;
}

.card-content-side {
    padding: 35px !important;
}

.card-number {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #fff;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.card-title-text {
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.card-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

.card-bullet-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.card-bullet-list li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 25px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: #d0d0d0;
}

.card-bullet-list li::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 10px;
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background-color: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.btn-minimal-dark {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border: 1px solid #ffffff;
    background: transparent;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: background 0.3s, color 0.3s;
}

.btn-minimal-dark:hover {
    background: #fff;
    color: #000;
}

.btn-slide-animate .btn-text-container {
    height: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: block;
}

.btn-slide-animate .btn-text-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.btn-slide-animate .btn-text-wrapper span,
.btn-slide-animate .btn-text-wrapper svg {
    height: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    line-height: 16px;
}

.btn-slide-animate:hover .btn-text-wrapper {
    transform: translateY(-50%);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .main-dark-title {
        font-size: 34px;
    }

    .card-title-text {
        font-size: 30px;
    }

    .custom-tabs {
        display: flex !important;
        overflow-x: scroll !important;
        white-space: nowrap !important;
        gap: 30px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        scrollbar-width: none;
    }

    .custom-tabs::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none;
    }

    .tab-scroll-btn {
        display: flex;
    }

    /* Show arrows on mobile */

    .design-card .row {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .design-card img {
        height: 300px;
    }
}

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;600;700&display=swap');

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

body {
    /* font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; */
    background-color: #fdfdfd;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

.projects-section {
    padding: 70px 0;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .projects-section {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }
}

/* Header Styling */
.header-container {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 40px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr 1fr;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.header-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background-color: #888;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.header-center h1 {
    font-size: 36px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.header-right {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 100%;
    padding-left: 50px;
}

.header-right p {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.5;
    max-width: 350px;
}

.nav-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 10px;
    justify-content: start;
}

.nav-btn {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: none;
    background-color: #1b3a2d;
    color: #fff;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: transform 0.2s, background-color 0.2s;
}

.nav-btn:hover {
    background-color: #c59544;
    transform: scale(1.05);
}


/* Carousel Styling */
.carousel-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    /* overflow: hidden; */
    padding: 20px 0;
}

.carousel-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    padding-left: calc(45% - 375px);
    /* Centers the main card */
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.card {
    min-width: 750px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease, opacity 0.5s ease;
    opacity: 0.6;
    transform: scale(0.95);
    background-color: #f5f5f5;
    padding: 10px;
}

.card.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    background-color: #fff;
}

.card-img-container {
    width: 100%;
    height: 480px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.card-img-container img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.card-footer {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 20px 10px 10px;
}

.card-info h3 {
    font-size: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    color: #000;
}

.card-info p {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #333;
}

.tags {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
}

.tag {
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #666;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .header-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }

    .header-right {
        padding-left: 0;
    }

    .card {
        min-width: 90vw;
    }

    .carousel-track {
        padding-left: 5vw;
    }
}

/* Container & Spacing */
.container-custom {
    max-width: 1500px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 4rem;
}

.nepal-clients-section {
    padding: 140px 0;
    background-color: #f4f4f4;
    /* Note: HTML uses 'bg-black' override */
    border-top: 1px solid #f2f2f2;
}

.pt-70 {
    padding-top: 70px !important;
}

.pb-70 {
    padding-bottom: 70px !important;
}

.mb-48 {
    margin-bottom: 48px !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .container-custom {
        padding: 0 1.5rem !important;
    }
}

.client-eyebrow {
    font-size: 11px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #999;
}

.fs-48 {
    font-size: clamp(35px, 5vw, 48px) !important;
}

.client-disclaimer {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    border-left: 2px solid #cdcdcd;
    padding-left: 30px;
    max-width: 600px;
    color: #858383 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .client-disclaimer {
        border-left: none !important;
        margin-top: 20px;
        padding-left: 0;
    }
}

.client-mosaic {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    gap: 1px;
    /* Creates the fine separation lines */
    background-color: #cdcdcd;
    border: 1px solid #cdcdcd;
}

.mosaic-item {
    background-color: #fff;
    padding: 60px 40px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    cursor: pointer;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.mosaic-item:hover {
    background-color: #fafafa;
    z-index: 10;
}

.client-logo {
    max-width: 240px;
    max-height: 95px;
    height: auto;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.mosaic-item:hover .client-logo {
    filter: grayscale(0) brightness(1);
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.logo-name {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    font-size: 12px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #5a5959;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .logo-name {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: translateY(0) !important;
    }
    
    /* Optional: slightly push the logo up on mobile so it doesn't overlap the text */
    .client-logo {
        transform: translateY(-10px);
    }
}

.mosaic-item:hover .logo-name {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .client-mosaic {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .client-mosaic {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        margin-top: 15px !important;
    }

    .mosaic-item {
        padding: 40px 20px;
    }
}

/* Cta section css */

/* --- CTA SECTION STYLES --- */

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

.contact-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background-color: #888;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* The Main Background Container */
.cta-banner-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 600px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), transparent),
        url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1600210491865-e94d66c3098c?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1500&q=80');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding: 60px;
}

/* Text at the bottom left of the image */
.banner-overlay-text h3 {
    font-size: 32px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

/* The Floating White Card */
.cta-floating-card {
    position: absolute;
    right: 60px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: #ffffff;
    width: 420px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.card-step-title {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: #000;
}

.card-img-holder {
    width: 100%;
    height: 240px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.card-img-holder img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.card-text-muted {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.contact-link {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #000;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 15px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: border 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-link:hover {
    /* border-bottom: 1px solid #000; */
}

.contact-link i {
    font-size: 12px;
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .cta-floating-card {
        width: 350px;
        right: 40px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .cta-banner-wrapper {
        height: auto;
        min-height: 700px;
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 40px 20px;
        justify-content: flex-end;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .cta-floating-card {
        position: relative;
        right: 0;
        top: 0;
        transform: none;
        width: 100%;
        margin-top: 40px;
    }

    .banner-overlay-text {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: left;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
}

/* --- CTA SECTION REPLICA --- */

.cta-section {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background-color: #a0a0a0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* Banner Container */
.cta-banner-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 620px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding: 50px;
}

/* Background Image with slight darkening */
.cta-bg-image {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    transition: transform 0.8s ease;
}

.cta-banner-wrapper:hover .cta-bg-image {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.cta-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) 0%, transparent 60%), linear-gradient(to top, rgb(0 0 0 / 80%) 0%, transparent 30%);
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Bottom Left Text */
.banner-overlay-text {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.banner-overlay-text h3 {
    font-size: 36px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* The White Overlaid Card */
.cta-floating-card {
    position: absolute;
    right: 50px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: #ffffff;
    width: 420px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 35px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    z-index: 3;
}

.card-step-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: #1a1a1a;
}

.card-img-holder {
    width: 100%;
    height: 250px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.card-img-holder img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.card-text-muted {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #444;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.contact-link {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 15px;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-link:hover {
    /* opacity: 0.7; */
    color: #c59544;    
    /* background-color: ; */
    /* transform: scale(1.05); */
    text-decoration: none;
}

/* Responsive Logic */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .cta-floating-card {
        width: 360px;
        right: 30px;
        padding: 25px;
    }

    .banner-overlay-text h3 {
        font-size: 28px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .cta-banner-wrapper {
        height: auto;
        padding: 30px;
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: flex-end;
    }

    .cta-floating-card {
        position: relative;
        right: 0;
        top: 0;
        transform: none;
        width: 100%;
        margin-top: 40px;
    }

    .banner-overlay-text {
        width: 100%;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
}


/* --- PIXEL PERFECT FOOTER --- */

.footer-wrap {
    position: relative;
    background-color: #0d0d0d;
    color: #ffffff;
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
}

/* Background Image & Dark Gradient Overlay */
.footer-bg-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    /* This creates the dark, moody overlay over the image */
    background-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95));
    background-blend-mode: multiply;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

/* The warm spotlight glow */
.footer-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15%;
    left: 40%;
    width: 450px;
    height: 450px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 179, 71, 0.18) 0%, rgba(255, 179, 71, 0) 70%);
    filter: blur(80px);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.footer-content-layer {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 1500px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 4rem;
}

/* Massive Brand Text */
.footer-display-logo {
    font-size: clamp(80px, 16vw, 220px);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.06em;
    line-height: 0.85;
    margin: 0;
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Navigation Links */
.footer-nav-menu a {
    color: var(--bs-secondary-color) !important;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 15px;
    margin-left: 20px;
    transition: opacity 0.3s;
}

.footer-nav-menu a:hover,
.footer-legal-row a:hover {
    opacity: 0.7;
}

/* Social Buttons (Circular) */
.footer-social-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: start;
    gap: 15px;
    /* margin-left: 15px; */
}

.social-btn {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    /* Light grey as per screenshot */
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #121212;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 18px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.social-btn:hover {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Legal Links */
.footer-legal-row a {
    color: var(--bs-secondary-color) !important;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-left: 20px;
}

/* Divider & Copyright */
.footer-hr {
    border-color: rgb(104 113 119 / 23%);
    margin: 40px 0 25px 0;
    opacity: 1;
}

.footer-copy {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #888888;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Made in Framer Badge */
.footer-framer-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    z-index: 10;
}

.footer-framer-badge span {
    color: #000;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Mobile Responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .footer-content-layer {
        padding: 0 2rem;
    }

    .footer-display-logo {
        font-size: 80px;
        margin-bottom: 40px;
    }

    .footer-social-row,
    .footer-nav-menu,
    .footer-legal-row {
        justify-content: center;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .footer-nav-menu a,
    .footer-legal-row a {
        margin: 0 10px;
    }

    .footer-framer-badge {
        display: none;
    }

    /* Hide badge on mobile to avoid overlap */
}


.footer-wrap {
    position: relative;
    background-color: #000;
    overflow: hidden;
    /* min-height: 500px; */
}

/* Layer 0: The Background Image */
.footer-bg-image {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Layer 1: THE DARK OVERLAY (Adjust opacity here to make it darker/lighter) */
.footer-dark-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    /* Black gradient from top to bottom */
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Layer 2: The Warm Glow Spotlight */
.footer-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15%;
    left: 40%;
    width: 450px;
    height: 450px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 180, 80, 0.2) 0%, rgba(255, 180, 80, 0) 70%);
    filter: blur(80px);
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Layer 3: The Content (Text and Buttons) */
.footer-content-layer {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    /* Must be higher than 0, 1, and 2 */
}

/* ... (Remaining CSS for logo, social buttons, etc.) ... */
.footer-display-logo {
    font-size: clamp(80px, 16vw, 220px);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.06em;
    line-height: 0.85;
    margin: 0;
}

.social-btn {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    background-color: #cacaca;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #121212;
    text-decoration: none;
}

/* --- FOOTER LOGO STYLING --- */

.footer-logo-link {
    display: inline-block;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-logo-link:hover {
    /* opacity: 0.8; */
}

.footer-logo-img {
    /* This scales the logo based on screen size, similar to how the text 'clamp' worked */
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 500px;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    /* Optional: If your logo has black text, this filter will turn the black parts white 
       to make it visible on the dark background while keeping the gold parts. */
    /* filter: brightness(0) invert(1); */

}

/* Ensure the glow effect stays centered behind the new logo */
.footer-glow {
    top: 10%;
    left: 15%;
    /* Adjusted to sit better behind the horizontal logo */
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .footer-logo-img {
        max-width: 300px;
        margin: 0 auto 40px auto;
    }
}

/* --- LOGO FIX --- */
.footer-logo-link {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #ffffff00;
    /* Optional: adds a clean white 'card' look if you like the badge style */
    /* padding: 10px; */
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-logo-img {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 350px;
    /* Adjust size to match design */
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    /* If you want to try and remove the white background via CSS: */
    /* mix-blend-mode: multiply; */
}

/* --- SOCIAL BUTTONS REPLICA --- */
.footer-social-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    gap: 12px;
}

.social-btn {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background-color: #fff;
    /* Light grey/white as seen in designer screenshot */
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 16px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.social-btn:hover {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    color: #000;
}

/* --- TEXT REFINEMENTS --- */
.footer-nav-menu a {
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-left: 20px;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.footer-nav-menu a:hover {
    opacity: 1;
}

.footer-copy {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #333;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-logo-img {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 300px;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    /* This turns the white box black and the black text white */
    /* filter: invert(1) brightness(1.5) contrast(1.2); */
}

.text-gry {
    color: var(--bs-secondary-color) !important;
}

.text-custom {
    color: #666666;
}

/* --- NAV LOGO STYLING --- */

.navbar-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0;
}

.nav-logo-img {
    height: 90px;
    /* Adjust this height to fit your pill perfectly */
    width: auto;
    display: block;
    transition: filter 0.3s ease;
}

/* 
   Since your pill starts transparent and turns white:
   If your logo is dark, it might be hard to see at the start.
   You can add a filter to make it white initially, then 
   remove it via the GSAP scroll trigger.
*/
.logo-pill .nav-logo-img {
    /* Optional: turns a dark logo white for the dark hero background */
    /* filter: brightness(0) invert(1);  */
}

/* This class will be targeted by GSAP in the next step */
.logo-pill.scrolled-logo .nav-logo-img {
    filter: none;
    /* Returns logo to original colors on white background */
}

/* Logo Pill Default State */
.logo-pill {
    background-color: #ffffff !important;
    /* Forces white background by default */
    border-radius: 100px;
    padding: 10px 25px;
    /* box-shadow: 0px 6px 15px rgb(0 0 0); Optional: subtle shadow for visibility on hero */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    height: 80px;
    /* Adjust based on your logo height */
    min-width: 150px;
    /* Ensures the pill doesn't jump size */
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Positioning the logos on top of each other */
.navbar-brand {
    height: 100%;
    /* width: 100%; */
}

.nav-logo-img {
    height: 70px;
    /* Adjust size as needed */
    width: auto;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* Hide the scrolled logo by default */
.logo-scrolled {
    position: absolute;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.8);
}

/* Keep the default logo visible at start */
.logo-default {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Navigation Links within the pill logic */
.navbar-brand {
    color: #000 !important;
    /* Ensure brand text/logo logic is dark on white pill */
}

/* Base Pill Styles - Initial State */
.logo-pill,
.menu-pill {
    height: 80px;
    /* Starting height */
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    /* Height is handled by GSAP */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Scrolled Logo Image sizing */
.logo-scrolled {
    height: 36px !important;
    /* Forces the image to 60px when it appears */
    width: auto;
    position: absolute;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.8);
}

/* Ensure the container doesn't restrict the image */
.navbar-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    height: 100%;
    justify-content: space-around;
    s
}

.hero-bottom-fog {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 60%;
    /* Increased slightly for a smoother transition */
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;

    /* The blur provides that 'premium' frosted feel */
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(40px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(40px);

    /* A deep charcoal to black gradient */
    background: linear-gradient(180deg,
            rgba(30, 30, 30, 0) 0%,
            rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.4) 50%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 100%);

    /* The mask creates the 'fade-in' effect for the blur itself */
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 100%);
    mask: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 100%);
}

.nav-links a:hover,
.navbar-brand:hover {
    color: #c59544 !important;
    /* change to your theme color */
}



/* --- MOBILE NAVIGATION --- */
.mobile-nav {
    background-color: #fff;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 2001;
}

.mobile-toggle-btn {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    padding: 10px;
}

.hamburger-lines span {
    display: block;
    width: 28px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: #1a1a1a;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.hamburger-lines span:last-child {
    width: 18px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* --- MOBILE SIDEBAR --- */
.mobile-sidebar {
    background-color: #000 !important;
    width: 85% !important;
    color: #fff;
    border-left: 1px solid #222;
}

.btn-close-custom {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 24px;
    padding: 0;
}

/* Menu Links */
.mobile-menu-list li {
    border-bottom: 1px solid #222;
}

.mobile-menu-list li a {
    display: block;
    padding: 20px 0;
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: opacity 0.3s;
}

/* Contact Info */
.mobile-contact-info h6 {
    font-size: 14px;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: #555 !important;
}

.contact-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background-color: #111;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #c59544;
    /* Match your accent color */
    font-size: 20px;
}

.contact-item a {
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Contact Us Button in Sidebar */
.btn-mobile-contact {
    border: 1px solid #fff;
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 14px;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-mobile-contact:hover {
    background-color: #fff;
    color: #000;
}

/* Overlay color */
.offcanvas-backdrop.show {
    opacity: 0.8;
    background-color: #000;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .container-custom {
        padding: 0 15px !important;
        /* Standard mobile padding */
    }
}

html,
body {
    max-width: 100%;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .display-1 {
        font-size: 2.5rem !important;
        /* Forces the big text to stay inside the screen */
        white-space: normal;
    }
}

/* --- MOBILE SIDEBAR REPLICA --- */

/* Sidebar Container */
.mobile-sidebar {
    background-color: #000 !important;
    width: 320px !important;
    /* Standard mobile width */
    border-left: 1px solid #222;
}

/* Logo Sizing */
.mobile-sidebar-logo {
    height: 65px;
    /* Adjust to match screenshot */
    width: auto;
}

/* Close Button (X) */
.btn-close-white-custom {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: #000000;
    font-size: 24px;
    padding: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-close-white-custom:hover {
    transform: rotate(90deg);
}

/* Navigation List */
.mobile-nav-list {
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.mobile-nav-list li {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    /* Thin grey line */
}

/* The first item has a top border too in your screenshot */
.mobile-nav-list li:first-child {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.mobile-nav-list li a {
    display: block;
    padding: 18px 24px;
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    /* Bold text as per screenshot */
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Highlighted "Home" Link */
.mobile-nav-list li.active a {
    color: #c59544;
    /* Your brand orange */
}

/* Dropdown arrow sizing */
.fs-14 {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #666;
}

/* Hover effect */
.mobile-nav-list li a:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    color: #c59544;
}

/* Backdrdrop Opacity (The dark shade when menu is open) */
.offcanvas-backdrop.show {
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.offcanvas {
    z-index: 9999;
}

.offcanvas-header {
    background: #fff;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {

    /* Adjust Hero Section for vertical layout */
    .hero-section {
        height: auto;
        min-height: 100vh;
        padding-top: 100px;
        /* Space for the logo/hamburger header */
        padding-bottom: 40px;
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: flex-start;
        /* Content starts from top */
        background-attachment: scroll;
        /* Better performance on mobile */
    }

    /* Adjust the Heading to be large but fit the screen */
    .hero-section .display-1 {
        font-size: 48px !important;
        /* Matches the massive look in screenshot */
        line-height: 1;
        letter-spacing: -1px;
        margin-top: 45px;
        margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    }

    /* Paragraph adjustments */
    .hero-section p {
        font-size: 1.15rem !important;
        line-height: 1.5;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        margin-bottom: 50px !important;
    }

    /* Container padding for mobile */
    .hero-container {
        padding-left: 25px !important;
        padding-right: 25px !important;
    }

    /* The Project Card (Azure Hallway) styling for mobile */
    .project-card {
        width: 100% !important;
        /* Full width minus container padding */
        max-width: 500px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        /* Centers the card */
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
        backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        padding: 16px !important;
        border-radius: 24px !important;
    }

    .project-card img {
        height: 280px;
        /* Makes the image taller like in the screenshot */
        object-fit: cover;
        border-radius: 16px !important;
    }

    .project-card span {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        font-weight: 700 !important;
    }

    /* Fog overlay tweak so it doesn't wash out the card content */
    .hero-bottom-fog {
        height: 40%;
        opacity: 0.8;
    }
}

.pb-9 {
    padding-bottom: 9px !important;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {

    /* 1. Add the Overlay Layer */
    .hero-section::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        /* This gradient darkens the top for the text and the bottom for the card */
        background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
                rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75) 0%,
                /* Dark top for the heading */
                rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) 50%,
                /* Slightly lighter middle */
                rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 100%
                /* Very dark bottom for the project card */
            );
        z-index: 1;
        pointer-events: none;
        /* Ensures you can still click things under it */
    }

    /* 2. Push content above the overlay */
    .hero-container {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 5 !important;
    }

    /* 3. Add a subtle text shadow for extra "pop" */
    .hero-section h1,
    .hero-section p {
        text-shadow: 0px 2px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    }

    /* 4. Adjust the existing fog layer so it doesn't clash */
    .hero-bottom-fog {
        z-index: 2;
        /* Sits between overlay and content */
        height: 50%;
        opacity: 0.9;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .mobile-nav {
        /* Makes the navbar white as seen in your screenshot */
        background-color: #ffffff !important;

        /* The Box Shadow: horizontal vertical blur spread color */
        box-shadow: 0px 2px 15px rgb(0 0 0 / 21%);

        /* Optional: adds a very faint border to make it look sharper */
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);

        /* Ensures the shadow sits on top of all other page elements */
        z-index: 2000;
    }

    /* Since the background is now white, make sure the hamburger lines are black */
    .mobile-nav .hamburger-lines span {
        background-color: #1a1a1a !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {

    /* --- About Section Text --- */
    .py-70 {
        padding-top: 50px !important;
        padding-bottom: 50px !important;
    }

    /* "About ARC" Eyebrow text */
    .fs-16.text-muted {
        font-size: 14px !important;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
        display: block;
    }

    /* Main Heading "Rooted in Clear Vision" */
    .display-5.fw-bold {
        font-size: 34px !important;
        line-height: 1.1;
        margin-bottom: 20px !important;
        letter-spacing: -1px;
    }

    /* Description paragraph */
    .text-muted {
        font-size: 16px !important;
        line-height: 1.5;
        margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    }

    /* "About Us" link with icon */
    .border-bottom.pb-1 {
        font-size: 16px;
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        border-bottom: 2px solid #000 !important;
        margin-bottom: 5px;
        /* Thicker line like screenshot */
    }

    /* --- Image Adjustment --- */
    .main-studio-img {
        border-radius: 40px !important;
        /* Extra rounded corners like screenshot */
        /* margin-top: 30px; */
        height: 350px !important;
        /* Controlled height for mobile */
        object-fit: cover;
    }

    /* --- Stats Grid Adjustment --- */
    .stat-item-border {
        border-right: none !important;
        /* Remove vertical line on mobile */
        margin-bottom: 40px;
        /* Add space between rows */
        padding-left: 12px !important;
        padding-right: 12px !important;
    }

    /* Stat Numbers (120+, 50+, etc) */
    .stat-number {
        font-size: 42px !important;
        font-weight: 400 !important;
        /* Clean weight like screenshot */
        margin-bottom: 15px !important;
    }

    /* Stat Labels (Homes transformed) */
    .stat-label {
        font-size: 18px !important;
        font-weight: 600 !important;
        line-height: 1.2;
        margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    }

    /* Stat Descriptions */
    .stat-desc {
        font-size: 15px !important;
        line-height: 1.4;
        color: #555 !important;
    }

    /* Manage the horizontal dividers */
    .stats-divider {
        margin-top: 0 !important;
        margin-bottom: 40px !important;
        border-top: 1px solid #eee !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {

    /* 1. Remove spacing between columns so borders touch perfectly */
    .stats-section .row {
        --bs-gutter-x: 0;
    }

    .stat-item-border {
        /* Add consistent padding inside the grid boxes */
        padding: 40px 20px !important;
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
        border-right: none !important;
        /* Reset desktop borders */
    }

    /* 2. Create the Vertical Center Line */
    /* Target the 1st and 3rd items (left column) */
    .stat-item-border:nth-child(odd) {
        border-right: 1px solid #e5e5e5 !important;
    }

    /* 3. Create the Horizontal Center Line */
    /* Target the 1st and 2nd items (top row) */
    .stat-item-border:nth-child(1),
    .stat-item-border:nth-child(2) {
        border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5 !important;
    }

    /* 4. Ensure the Top and Bottom dividers align with the grid */
    .stats-divider {
        margin-left: 0;
        margin-right: 0;
        border-top: 1px solid #e5e5e5 !important;
        opacity: 1;
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    }

    /* Optional: Style adjustments for text within the grid */
    .stat-number {
        font-size: 48px !important;
        margin-bottom: 10px !important;
    }

    .stat-label {
        font-size: 18px !important;
        margin-bottom: 15px !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    /* --- Header Alignment --- */
    .projects-section .display-5 {
        font-size: 32px !important; /* Boldly Rooted text size */
        line-height: 1.1;
        margin-top: 10px;
        margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    }

    .projects-section .text-muted.fs-16 {
        font-size: 14px !important;
        text-transform: none;
    }

    .projects-section .col-md-4 {
        text-align: left !important;
    }

    /* Move Arrow Buttons to the left and below text */
    .nav-buttons {
        justify-content: flex-start !important;
        margin-top: 25px;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
        gap: 15px;
    }

    .nav-btn {
        width: 44px !important;
        height: 44px !important;
        background-color: #1a1a1a !important; /* Solid dark circles */
    }

    /* --- Carousel & Card Styling --- */
    .carousel-wrapper {
        padding: 0;
        overflow: visible; /* Allow seeing a peek of the next card */
    }

    .carousel-track {
        padding-left: 0 !important; /* Start from the left edge */
        gap: 15px;
    }

    .card {
        min-width: 88vw !important; /* Card takes most of the screen width */
        background: #fff !important;
        border: 1px solid #e0e0e0 !important; /* Light border from screenshot */
        border-radius: 16px !important;
        padding: 12px !important;
        opacity: 1 !important; /* Make cards fully visible on mobile */
        transform: none !important; /* Remove scaling effect for mobile simplicity */
        box-shadow: none !important;
    }

    .card-img-container {
        height: 380px !important; /* Tall vertical images */
        border-radius: 12px !important;
    }

    /* Footer area of the card */
    .card-footer {
        display: block !important; /* Stack elements */
        padding: 15px 5px 5px 5px !important;
    }

    .card-info h3 {
        font-size: 22px !important;
        font-weight: 700;
        margin-bottom: 5px;
    }

    .card-info p {
        font-size: 16px;
        color: #666;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }

    /* Tag Styling */
    .tags {
        display: flex;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 8px;
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }

    .tag {
        background-color: #f5f5f5;
        border: 1px solid #ddd !important;
        color: #333 !important;
        padding: 6px 16px !important;
        font-size: 13px !important;
        border-radius: 25px !important;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .projects-section .mb-5 {
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cta-section  .mb-5 {
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nepal-clients-section  .client-mosaic .mt-5 {
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nepal-clients-section  .mb-5 {
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nepal-clients-section  .mt-5 {
        margin-top: 30px !important;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .footer-wrap  .pt-5 {
        padding-top: 0 !important;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .pb-70 {
        padding-bottom: 60px !important; /* or 0 if you want no space */
    }

    .pt-70 {
        padding-top: 60px !important; /* or 0 if you want no space */
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    /* 1. Strengthen the overlay for mobile contrast */
    .cta-overlay {
        background: linear-gradient(
            to bottom, 
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75) 0%,   /* Deep dark at the top for the heading */
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) 40%,   /* Fades out towards the middle */
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) 100%   /* Darkens slightly again at bottom for the card contrast */
        ) !important;
        z-index: 1;
    }

    /* 2. Global darkening of the image layer for readability */
    .cta-bg-image::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25); /* Subtle dark tint over the whole photo */
        z-index: -1;
    }

    /* 3. Enhance the heading text itself */
    .banner-overlay-text h3 {
        font-size: 30px !important; /* Adjust size for mobile */
        text-shadow: 0 2px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6); /* Adds "pop" against light background colors */
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
        line-height: 1.2;
    }

    /* 4. Increase spacing inside the wrapper for mobile layout */
    .cta-banner-wrapper {
        padding: 50px 20px !important;
        background-attachment: scroll; /* Prevents stuttering on some mobile browsers */
        /* margin-top: 30px; */
    }

    /* 5. Adjust the floating card spacing */
    .cta-floating-card {
        margin-top: 30px;
        padding: 25px !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    /* --- General Footer Layout --- */
    .footer-wrap {
        background-color: #f8f9fa; /* Light background as seen in screenshot */
    }

    .footer-bg-image {
        opacity: 1; /* Soften the abstract background image */
        /* filter: grayscale(100%) brightness(1.2); Make it light/silvery */
    }

    /* Hide the dark glow/spotlight for a clean light look */
    .footer-glow {
        display: none;
    }

    .footer-content-layer {
        padding: 40px 20px !important;
        text-align: center;
    }

    /* --- Logo Management --- */
    .footer-logo-link {
        display: block;
        margin: 0 auto 40px auto;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .footer-logo-img {
        max-width: 280px !important;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    /* --- Navigation Menu (About, Projects, etc.) --- */
    .footer-nav-menu {
        display: flex;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 15px;
        margin-bottom: 30px !important;
    }

    .footer-nav-menu a {
        margin: 0 !important;
        color: #666 !important; /* Dark grey text */
        font-size: 16px;
        font-weight: 700;
    }

    /* --- Social Buttons --- */
    .footer-social-row {
        justify-content: center !important;
        gap: 15px;
        margin-bottom: 35px !important;
    }

    .social-btn {
        background-color: #ffffff !important;
        color: #000 !important;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08); /* Soft shadow like screenshot */
        border: 1px solid #eee;
    }

    /* --- Legal Links (Terms & Privacy) --- */
    .footer-legal-row {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 20px;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }

    .footer-legal-row a {
        margin: 0 !important;
        color: #444 !important;
        font-weight: 700;
        font-size: 15px;
    }

    /* --- Bottom Copyright Area --- */
    .footer-hr {
        border-color: #ddd !important;
        margin-bottom: 25px !important;
    }

    .footer-copy {
        text-align: center;
        font-size: 13px;
        color: #888 !important;
        line-height: 1.8;
    }

    /* Ensure the "Developed by" is also centered and below copyright */
    .col-md-6.text-md-end {
        text-align: center !important;
        margin-top: 5px;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    /* --- Container & Background --- */
    .footer-wrap {
        background-color: #f8f9fa; /* Light theme from screenshot */
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .footer-bg-image {
        /* opacity: 0.3;
        filter: grayscale(100%) brightness(1.3); Makes abstract image light/silvery */
    }

    .footer-glow {
        display: none; /* Removes dark spotlight */
    }

    .footer-content-layer {
        padding: 50px 25px 0 !important; /* Adjust padding for mobile */
        text-align: left; /* General text alignment left */
    }

    /* --- Logo Alignment --- */
    .footer-logo-link {
        display: block;
        margin: 0 0 0 0 !important; /* Left aligned, 0 auto removed */
        text-align: left;
        border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0 !important;
    }

    .footer-logo-img {
        max-width: 260px !important;
        margin-left: 0;
    }

    /* --- Navigation Menu (About, Projects, etc.) --- */
    .footer-nav-menu {
        display: flex;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        justify-content: flex-start !important; /* Left align row items */
        gap: 15px;
        margin-bottom: 30px !important;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .footer-nav-menu a {
        margin: 0 !important;
        padding-right: 5px;
        color: #666 !important; /* Dark grey for visibility on light bg */
        font-size: 16px;
        font-weight: 700;
        text-decoration: none;
    }

    /* --- Social Buttons --- */
    .footer-social-row {
        justify-content: flex-start !important; /* Left align icons */
        gap: 12px;
        margin-bottom: 35px !important;
    }

    .social-btn {
        background-color: #ffffff !important; /* White buttons from screenshot */
        color: #1a1a1a !important;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08); /* Soft shadow effect */
        border: 1px solid #efefef;
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
    }

    /* --- Legal Links (Terms & Privacy) --- */
    .footer-legal-row {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: flex-start !important; /* Left align */
        gap: 20px;
        margin-bottom: 25px;
    }

    .footer-legal-row a {
        margin: 0 !important;
        color: #333 !important;
        font-weight: 700;
        font-size: 15px;
        text-decoration: none;
    }

    /* --- Bottom Copyright Area --- */
    .footer-hr {
        border-color: #e0e0e0 !important;
        margin: 20px 0 !important;
        opacity: 1;
    }

    .footer-copy {
        text-align: center !important; /* Copyright text left */
        font-size: 13px;
        color: #333 !important;
        /* margin-bottom: 10px; */
    }

    /* Ensure "Developed by" also goes left */
    .col-md-6.text-center.text-md-end {
        text-align: left !important;
        padding: 0;
    }
}


/* Contact Block Container */
.footer-contact-block {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.contact-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column; /* Stacks label over values */
    gap: 4px;
}

.contact-label {
    font-size: 11px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: #888; /* Muted color for the label */
    font-weight: 700;
}

.contact-values {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: flex-end; /* Aligns to right on desktop */
    gap: 15px; /* Space between the numbers/emails */
}

.contact-values a {
    color: #1a1a1a !important; /* Dark text for light background */
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-values a:hover {
    color: #c59544 !important; /* Gold accent from your logo */
}

/* Responsive adjustment for Mobile */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .contact-values {
        justify-content: flex-start; /* Aligns left on mobile */
    }
    .footer-contact-block {
        text-align: left;
    }
}

/* --- Professional Footer Refinements --- */

/* 1. Labels: Give them an 'Architectural' feel with letter spacing */
.contact-label {
    font-size: 10px; /* Smaller but clearer */
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.25em; /* This is the secret to a high-end look */
    color: #999; /* Muted so the numbers stand out more */
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    display: block;
}

/* 2. Values: Clean, medium weight links */
.contact-values {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: flex-end; 
    gap: 20px; /* Increased gap for breathing room */
}

.contact-values a {
    color: #1a1a1a !important;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500; /* Use medium weight instead of heavy bold */
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.contact-values a:hover {
    color: #c59544 !important; /* Gold accent on hover */
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(-1px); /* Very subtle lift */
}

/* 3. Navigation Links Refinement */
.footer-nav-menu a {
    font-size: 13px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-left: 25px !important;
    color: #444 !important;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.footer-nav-menu a:hover {
    color: #c59544 !important;
}

/* 4. Social Buttons: Clean & Elegant */
.social-btn {
    width: 38px; /* Slightly smaller for a tighter look */
    height: 38px;
    background-color: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #eee; /* Subtle border makes it look more finished */
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04); /* Softer shadow */
    transition: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.social-btn:hover {
    background-color: #c59544;
    color: #fff !important;
    border-color: #c59544;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* 5. Mobile Alignment */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .contact-values {
        justify-content: flex-start;
        gap: 10px;
    }
    .footer-nav-menu {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 13px;
    }
    .footer-nav-menu a {
        margin-left: 0 !important;
    }
}


/* --- Managed Footer Refinements --- */

.footer-content-layer {
    /* padding-top: 60px !important; */
}

/* 1. Tighten the Navigation */
.footer-nav-menu {
    margin-bottom: 25px !important;
}

.footer-nav-menu a {
    font-size: 14px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-left: 20px !important;
    color: #333 !important;
    opacity: 0.7;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.footer-nav-menu a:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    color: #c59544 !important;
}

/* 2. Compact Social Row */
.footer-social-row {
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    gap: 12px;
}

.social-btn {
    width: 34px; /* Slightly smaller for better management */
    height: 34px;
    font-size: 14px;
    background-color: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #eee;
    color: #1a1a1a;
}

/* 3. Managed Contact Block */
.footer-contact-block {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 25px; /* Consistent gap between phone and email blocks */
}

.contact-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-end; /* Strictly right-aligned */
}

.contact-label {
    font-size: 10px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    color: #999;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 8px; /* Tidy gap between label and data */
}

.contact-values {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    gap: 12px;
    max-width: 300px; /* Prevents long emails from breaking the alignment */
}

.contact-values a {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #222 !important;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Bottom Divider */
.footer-hr {
    margin: 40px 0 20px 0 !important;
    border-color: #e5e5e5 !important;
}

.footer-wrap {
    background-color: #0a0a0a; /* Deeper black for more contrast */
}

.footer-dark-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, 
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 0%, 
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.92) 100%);
}

.footer-glow {
    /* More subtle, expansive glow */
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(197, 149, 68, 0.12) 0%, rgba(197, 149, 68, 0) 70%);
    width: 800px;
    height: 800px;
    top: -10%;
    left: 20%;
    filter: blur(120px);
}

/* --- ABOUT SECTION REFINEMENTS --- */

/* 1. Section Tag (The "About ARC" Label) */
.section-tag {
    font-size: 11px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.25em;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #999;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.tag-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background-color: #c59544; /* Your brand gold/accent */
    border-radius: 50%;
}

/* 2. Main Title (Sophisticated Typography) */
.about-main-title {
    font-size: 42px; /* Precision size */
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em; /* Tighter tracking for high-end look */
    color: #1a1a1a;
}

.text-accent {
    color: #666; /* Slightly muted second line for depth */
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* 3. Description & Link */
.about-description-wrapper {
    padding-left: 20px;
    border-left: 1px solid #eee; /* Subtle vertical line to connect the text */
}

.about-lead-text {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #555;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    max-width: 340px;
}

/* 4. Interactive Link */
.about-studio-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #000;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.about-studio-link i {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.about-studio-link:hover {
    color: #c59544;
}

.about-studio-link:hover i {
    transform: translateX(8px);
}

/* Mobile Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-main-title {
        font-size: 32px;
    }
    .about-description-wrapper {
        padding-left: 0;
        border-left: none;
        margin-top: 20px;
    }
}

/* --- TWO-COLUMN ARCHITECTURAL LAYOUT --- */

/* Label Styling */
.section-label-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.section-tag {
    font-size: 11px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #999;
}

.tag-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background-color: #c59544; /* Brand gold */
    border-radius: 50%;
}

/* Heading Styling */
.about-main-title {
    font-size: clamp(32px, 5vw, 54px); /* Scales perfectly between mobile/desktop */
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: -0.05em; /* Tighter for a high-end agency look */
    color: #111;
}

.text-accent {
    color: #777; /* Softens the second line for depth */
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Right Column Content */
.about-context-box {
    /* Adds a subtle vertical line to create a "Sidebar" feel */
    border-left: 1px solid #a8a5a5;
    padding-left: 30px;
}
.about-context-box-1
 {
    border-left: 1px solid #666;
    padding-left: 30px;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-context-box-1 {
        border-left: none;
        padding-left: 0; /* optional: remove spacing too */
    }
}

.about-lead-text {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #555;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

/* Link Styling */
.about-studio-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #000;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #f0f0f0;
    padding-bottom: 5px;
}

.about-studio-link:hover {
    color: #c59544;
    border-color: #c59544;
}

.about-studio-link i {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.about-studio-link:hover i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .about-context-box {
        border-left: none;
        padding-left: 0;
        margin-top: 5px;
    }
    
    .about-main-title {
        font-size: 34px;
    }
}

.text-muted-1 {
    --bs-text-opacity: 1;
    color: #d3d3d3 !important;
}


.about-link {
    color: #212529; /* default dark */
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.about-link-1 {
    color: #dfdfdf !important;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.about-link:hover {
    color: #c59544;
}
.about-link-1:hover {
    color: #c59544 !important;
}
.fs-22{
    font-size: 22px !important;
}

/* Container for the two rows */
.footer-nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-end; /* Keeps both rows aligned to the right */
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

/* Individual Rows */
.footer-nav-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    gap: 25px; /* Adjust this to match the horizontal spacing in your screenshot */
}

/* Link Styling Refinement */
.footer-nav-row a {
    color: #333 !important; /* Dark grey as per screenshot */
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.footer-nav-row a:hover {
    color: #c59544 !important; /* Gold hover effect */
}

/* Responsive adjustment for Mobile */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .footer-nav-menu {
        align-items: flex-start; /* Align left on mobile as per your previous preference */
    }
    .footer-nav-row {
        justify-content: flex-start;
        flex-wrap: wrap; /* Allows links to wrap if the screen is very narrow */
        gap: 15px;
    }
}

/* The Grid Logic */
.footer-nav-grid {
    display: grid;
    /* Creates 4 columns of equal width based on content */
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, auto); 
    gap: 15px 40px; /* 15px vertical gap, 40px horizontal gap */
    justify-items: end; /* Aligns text to the right within each cell */
    text-align: right;
}

.nav-item {
    color: #666 !important; /* Muted grey for a premium look */
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-item:hover {
    color: #c59544 !important; /* Brand Gold */
}

/* Social Buttons Row */
.footer-social-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    justify-content: start;
}

.social-btn {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background-color: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #eee;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #333;
    transition: 0.3s;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.social-btn:hover {
    background-color: #c59544;
    color: #fff;
    border-color: #c59544;
}

/* Responsive adjustment */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .footer-nav-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); /* 2 columns on mobile */
        justify-items: start;
        gap: 20px;
    }
    .empty-cell {
        display: none; /* Remove spacer on mobile */
    }
    .footer-nav-container {
        align-items: flex-start !important;
    }
}

a.text-gry:hover {
    color: #c59544 !important;
}

:root {
    --bg-dark: #121212;
    
    /* Premium "Green Note" variables from client's design */
    --forest:       #1B3A2D;
    --forest-mid:   #254D3C;
    --forest-light: #2E6B52;
    --gold:         #C9A84C;
    --gold-warm:    #E8CC8A;
    --parchment:    #F2EBD9;
    --cream:        #FAF6EE;
    --linen:        #EDE5D0;
    --umber:        #5A3A28;
}

.hero-bottom-fog {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 60%;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(40px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(40px);

    /* Infusing deep green and dark tones into the gradient */
    background: linear-gradient(180deg,
            rgba(27, 58, 45, 0) 0%,
            rgba(25, 48, 38, 0.4) 50%,
            rgba(18, 30, 25, 0.95) 100%);

    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 100%);
    mask: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 100%);
}

/* Container Background to Deep Forest Green */
.design-delivers-section {
    background-color: var(--forest) !important;
    padding: 70px 0;
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Individual Content Cards to Mid Forest Green */
.design-card {
    display: none;
    background-color: var(--forest-mid) !important;
    animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease-in-out;
}

/* Tab Button Interactions */
.tab-btn {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    padding-bottom: 15px;
    position: relative;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.tab-btn.active {
    color: var(--gold-warm) !important;
}

.tab-btn.active::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--gold-warm) !important;
}

/* Button Slide Animation Customization */
.btn-minimal-dark {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    background: transparent;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: background 0.3s, color 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
}

.btn-minimal-dark:hover {
    background: var(--gold) !important;
    border-color: var(--gold) !important;
    color: var(--forest) !important;
}
.nepal-clients-section {
    padding: 140px 0;
    background-color: var(--cream) !important;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--parchment) !important;
}

.client-mosaic {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    gap: 1px;
    background-color: var(--parchment) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--parchment) !important;
}

.mosaic-item {
    background-color: #fff;
    padding: 60px 40px;
}

.mosaic-item:hover {
    background-color: var(--cream) !important;
}

.logo-name {
    color: var(--umber) !important;
}
.cta-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(27, 58, 45, 0.6) 0%, transparent 60%), 
                linear-gradient(to top, rgba(27, 58, 45, 0.9) 0%, transparent 30%) !important;
    z-index: 1;
}

.contact-link:hover {
    color: var(--gold) !important;
}

.footer-wrap {
    position: relative;
    background-color: #0b1c15 !important; /* Deepest forest-black background */
    color: #ffffff;
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
}

.footer-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15%;
    left: 40%;
    width: 450px;
    height: 450px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15) 0%, rgba(27, 58, 45, 0) 70%) !important;
    filter: blur(80px);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Accent alignments for footer buttons and links */
.social-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--gold) !important;
    border-color: var(--gold) !important;
    color: var(--forest) !important;
}

.nav-item:hover {
    color: var(--gold-warm) !important;
}

/* --- Premium Full Green Header Styling Overrides --- */
:root {
    --forest:       #1B3A2D;
    --forest-mid:   #254D3C;
    --gold-warm:    #E8CC8A;
    --gold:         #C9A84C;
    --cream:        #FAF6EE;
}

/* 1. Desktop Nav Menu Pill defaults to deep forest green */
.menu-pill {
    background-color: var(--forest) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(232, 204, 138, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(27, 58, 45, 0.2);
}

/* 2. Style links inside the menu pill to be soft white/cream with warm gold hover states */
.nav-links a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-links a:hover {
    color: var(--gold-warm) !important;
}

/* 3. Keep the logo-pill background clean and white initially for solid image contrast */
.logo-pill {
    background-color: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(27, 58, 45, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

/* 4. Full Green Header layout on mobile screens */
.mobile-nav {
    background-color: var(--forest) !important;
    box-shadow: 0px 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

/* Hamburger lines themed to Warm Gold */
.mobile-nav .hamburger-lines span {
    background-color: var(--gold-warm) !important;
}

/* 5. Mobile Sidebar and off-canvas elements themed to Forest Green */
.mobile-sidebar {
    background-color: var(--forest) !important;
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.mobile-nav-list li {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
}

.mobile-nav-list li:first-child {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
}

.mobile-nav-list li a {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.mobile-nav-list li.active a {
    color: var(--gold-warm) !important;
}

.mobile-nav-list li a:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) !important;
    color: var(--gold-warm) !important;
}

/* Mobile contact details & buttons */
.contact-icon {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
    color: var(--gold-warm) !important;
}

.btn-mobile-contact {
    border-color: var(--gold-warm) !important;
    color: var(--gold-warm) !important;
}

.btn-mobile-contact:hover {
    background-color: var(--gold-warm) !important;
    color: var(--forest) !important;
}

/* --- About Us Section "Green Note" Overrides --- */

.about-section-custom {
    background-color: var(--cream) !important; /* Premium earth-toned soft cream background */
    position: relative;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

/* Small luxury section labels */
.section-label-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.section-tag {
    font-size: 11px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.25em;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--forest-light) !important; /* Muted brand green */
}

.tag-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background-color: var(--gold) !important; /* Warm gold dot */
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* Accent border to the description context box */
.about-context-box {
    border-left: 2px solid var(--forest) !important; /* Luxurious Forest Green line */
    padding-left: 24px;
}

/* Gold Underlined Link Styling */
.about-link {
     color: var(--forest) !important;
   /* border-bottom: 2px solid var(--forest) !important; */
    padding-bottom: 4px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.about-link:hover {
    color: var(--gold) !important;
    /* border-bottom-color: var(--gold) !important; */
}

/* Elegant brand-green color for statistic numbers */
.stat-number {
    font-size: 44px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--forest) !important; /* Deep Forest Green numbers */
}

/* Soften separators to match the warm earthy palette */
.stats-divider {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--parchment) !important;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

/* Mobile responsive alignment */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .about-context-box {
        border-left: none !important;
        padding-left: 0;
        margin-top: 15px;
    }
    
    .stat-item-border:nth-child(odd) {
        border-right: 1px solid var(--parchment) !important;
    }
    
    .stat-item-border:nth-child(1),
    .stat-item-border:nth-child(2) {
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--parchment) !important;
    }
}
.text-muted {
    --bs-text-opacity: 1;
    color: #333 !important;
}

/* --- Premium Full-Width Green Header Styling --- */
:root {
    --forest:       #1B3A2D;
    --forest-mid:   #254D3C;
    --gold-warm:    #E8CC8A;
    --gold:         #C9A84C;
    --cream:        #FAF6EE;
}

/* Base Full-Width Header Bar */
.nav-wrapper {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 100% !important;
    background-color: var(--forest) !important; /* Premium Deep Green */
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(232, 204, 138, 0.15); /* Elegant gold horizontal border */
    padding: 24px 0 !important; /* Spacious desktop height */
    z-index: 2000;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

/* Remove pill border-radius structures & shapes so they blend into a flat bar */
.logo-pill, .menu-pill {
    background-color: transparent !important;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    height: auto !important;
}

/* Align Nav Link positioning and text variables */
.nav-links {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    gap: 32px;
}

.nav-links a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-links a:hover {
    color: var(--gold-warm) !important;
}

/* Adjust standard logo bounds within full green bar */
.nav-logo-img {
    height: 60px !important;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
}

/* Keep header full-width inside Bootstrap boundaries */
.nav-inner {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    width: 100%;
}

/* --- ARC DESIGN & DEVELOPER CUSTOM `:root` THEME --- */
:root {
    --forest:       #1B3A2D;
    --forest-mid:   #254D3C;
    --forest-light: #2E6B52;
    --cognac:       #7C3A1E;
    --cognac-light: #A04D28;
    --gold:         #C9A84C;
    --gold-light:   #DFC175;
    --gold-warm:    #E8CC8A;
    --parchment:    #F2EBD9;
    --parchment-dark:#E8DEC8;
    --cream:        #FAF6EE;
    --linen:        #EDE5D0;
    --umber:        #5A3A28;
    --text-body:    #3D2B1F;
    --text-mid:     #6B4C38;
    --text-light:   #9A7A64;
    --transition:   cubic-bezier(0.76, 0, 0.24, 1);
}

/* ==========================================
   1. FULL-WIDTH GREEN NAV BAR (DESKTOP)
   ========================================== */
.nav-wrapper {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 100% !important;
    background-color: #f2ecda !important; /* Brand Deep Green */
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(232, 204, 138, 0.15); /* Delicate gold divider line */
    padding: 15px 0 !important;
    z-index: 2000;
    transition: padding 0.4s var(--transition), background-color 0.4s;
}

/* Flatten and normalize floating pill structures for full-width layout */
.logo-pill, .menu-pill {
    background-color: transparent !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    border: none !important;
    height: auto !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
}

.nav-links a {
    color: var(--forest) !important; /* Soft Cream tone */
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: color 0.3s var(--transition);
}

.nav-links a:hover {
    color: var(--cognac-light) !important;
}

.nav-logo-img {
    height: 52px !important;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
}

.nav-inner {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    width: 100%;
}

/* ==========================================
   2. MOBILE GREEN HEADER & NAVIGATION
   ========================================== */
.mobile-nav {
    background-color: #f2ecda !important;
    box-shadow: 0px 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.mobile-nav .hamburger-lines span {
    background-color: var(--forest) !important;
}

.mobile-sidebar {
    background-color: var(--forest) !important;
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.mobile-nav-list li {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
}

.mobile-nav-list li:first-child {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
}

.mobile-nav-list li a {
    color: var(--cream) !important;
}

.mobile-nav-list li.active a {
    color: var(--gold-warm) !important;
}

.mobile-nav-list li a:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) !important;
    color: var(--gold-warm) !important;
}

.contact-icon {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
    color: var(--gold-warm) !important;
}

.btn-mobile-contact {
    border-color: var(--gold-warm) !important;
    color: var(--gold-warm) !important;
}

.btn-mobile-contact:hover {
    background-color: var(--gold-warm) !important;
    color: var(--forest) !important;
}

/* ==========================================
   3. HERO SECTION FOG
   ========================================== */
.hero-bottom-fog {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 60%;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(40px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(40px);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg,
            rgba(27, 58, 45, 0) 0%,
            rgba(27, 58, 45, 0.4) 50%,
            rgba(27, 58, 45, 0.95) 100%);
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 100%);
    mask: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 100%);
}

/* ==========================================
   4. ABOUT ARC SECTION "GREEN NOTE"
   ========================================== */
.about-section-custom {
    background-color: var(--cream) !important; /* Soft organic cream backdrop */
    position: relative;
}

.section-label-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.section-tag {
    font-size: 11px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.25em;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--forest-light) !important;
}

.tag-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background-color: var(--gold) !important;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-block;
}

.about-context-box {
    border-left: 2px solid var(--forest) !important; /* Forest Accent Line */
    padding-left: 24px;
}

.about-link {
    color: var(--forest) !important;
    /* border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold) !important; */
    padding-bottom: 4px;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--transition);
}

.about-link:hover {
    color: var(--gold) !important;
    /* border-bottom-color: var(--forest) !important; */
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 44px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--forest) !important; /* Premium brand green numbers */
}

.stats-divider {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--parchment) !important;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

/* ==========================================
   5. SERVICES SECTION (DEEP FOREST FOCUS)
   ========================================== */
.design-delivers-section {
    background-color: var(--forest) !important;
    padding: 70px 0;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.design-card {
    display: none;
    background-color: var(--forest-mid) !important;
    animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease-in-out;
}

.tab-btn {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    padding-bottom: 15px;
    position: relative;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.tab-btn.active {
    color: var(--gold-warm) !important;
}

.tab-btn.active::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--gold-warm) !important;
}

.btn-minimal-dark {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    background: transparent;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: background 0.3s, color 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
}

.btn-minimal-dark:hover {
    background: var(--gold) !important;
    border-color: var(--gold) !important;
    color: var(--forest) !important;
}

/* ==========================================
   6. NEPAL CLIENTS SECTION
   ========================================== */
.nepal-clients-section {
    padding: 140px 0;
    background-color: #faf6ee !important;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--parchment) !important;
}

.client-mosaic {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    gap: 1px;
    background-color: var(--parchment) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--parchment) !important;
}

.mosaic-item {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    padding: 60px 40px;
}

.mosaic-item:hover {
    background-color: var(--linen) !important; /* Soft earthy transition hover */
}

.logo-name {
    color: var(--umber) !important;
}

/* ==========================================
   7. CTA SECTION OVERLAY
   ========================================== */
.cta-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(27, 58, 45, 0.5) 0%, transparent 60%), 
                linear-gradient(to top, rgba(27, 58, 45, 0.85) 0%, transparent 30%) !important;
    z-index: 1;
}

.contact-link:hover {
    color: var(--gold) !important;
}

/* ==========================================
   8. FOOTER THEME
   ========================================== */
.footer-wrap {
    position: relative;
    background-color: var(--umber) !important; /* High-end dark chocolate umber background */
    color: var(--cream);
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
}

.footer-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15%;
    left: 40%;
    width: 450px;
    height: 450px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(232, 204, 138, 0.15) 0%, rgba(27, 58, 45, 0) 70%) !important;
    filter: blur(80px);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.social-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--gold) !important;
    border-color: var(--gold) !important;
    color: var(--forest) !important;
}

.nav-item:hover {
    color: var(--gold-warm) !important;
}

.footer-copy {
    color: var(--parchment) !important;
}

/* ==========================================
   9. RESPONSIVE ALIGNMENTS
   ========================================== */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .about-context-box {
        border-left: none !important;
        padding-left: 0;
        margin-top: 15px;
    }
    
    .stat-item-border:nth-child(odd) {
        border-right: 1px solid var(--parchment) !important;
    }
    
    .stat-item-border:nth-child(1),
    .stat-item-border:nth-child(2) {
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--parchment) !important;
    }
}


/* ==========================================
   10. NEW GEOMETRIC INFINITE TICKER 
   ========================================== */
   .ticker-marquee-bar.modern-luxury {
    background-color: var(--cognac); /* Keeping your exact background */
    padding: 24px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    /* Clean, crisp high-contrast luxury borders */
    /* border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-light); */
}

/* Subtle edge vignette instead of heavy gradient */
.ticker-marquee-bar.modern-luxury::before,
.ticker-marquee-bar.modern-luxury::after {
    content: "";
    height: 100%;
    width: 120px;
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.ticker-marquee-bar.modern-luxury::before { left: 0; background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--cognac), transparent); }
.ticker-marquee-bar.modern-luxury::after { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--cognac), transparent); }

.ticker-marquee-track {
    display: inline-flex;
    animation: infiniteScrollLoop 35s linear infinite; /* Ultra slow, premium crawl */
    will-change: transform;
}

.ticker-marquee-item {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 400; /* Lighter weight for an editorial look */
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #ffffff; /* Contrast white against cognac background */
    padding: 0 60px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Subtle gold numbering for structural elegance */
.ticker-marquee-item span {
    font-size: 9px;
    color: var(--gold-warm);
    margin-right: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0em;
    vertical-align: middle;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Clean vertical line separator */
.ticker-marquee-item::after {
    content: '';
    display: inline-block;
    width: 1px;
    height: 14px;
    background-color: var(--gold-light);
    opacity: 0.3;
    margin-left: 60px;
}

/* Pause on hover for an interactive element */
.ticker-marquee-bar.modern-luxury:hover .ticker-marquee-track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes infiniteScrollLoop {
    from { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
    to { transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0); }
}

/* Mobile responsive refinements */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .ticker-marquee-bar.modern-luxury {
        padding: 16px 0;
    }
    .ticker-marquee-item {
        font-size: 11px;
        padding: 0 35px;
    }
    .ticker-marquee-item::after {
        margin-left: 35px;
        height: 10px;
    }
}
.ticker-marquee-item {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 400; 
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #ffffff; 
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    /* 1. Use padding exclusively to create the gap between text items */
    padding: 0 60px; 
}

/* Clean vertical line separator centered exactly in the middle */
.ticker-marquee-item::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    /* 2. Position it at exactly 100% of the item's width (the right edge) */
    right: 0; 
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 1px;
    height: 14px;
    background-color: var(--gold-light);
    opacity: 0.3;
}

/* Mobile responsive refinements */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .ticker-marquee-bar.modern-luxury {
        padding: 16px 0;
    }
    .ticker-marquee-item {
        font-size: 11px;
        /* Tighten spacing on mobile screens */
        padding: 0 60px; 
    }
    .ticker-marquee-item::after {
        height: 10px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   1. FULL-WIDTH GREEN NAV BAR (DESKTOP)
   ========================================== */
   .nav-wrapper {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 100% !important;
    background-color: transparent !important; /* Fully transparent at top of page */
    border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; /* No visible border initially */
    padding: 15px 0 !important; /* Spacious starting padding */
    z-index: 2000;
    transition: padding 0.4s var(--transition), background-color 0.4s, border-color 0.4s;
}

/* Fallback class styles for immediate standard browser scrolling rendering */
.nav-wrapper.scrolled {
    background-color: #f2ecda !important; /* Smooth solid cream fallback */
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(232, 204, 138, 0.15) !important;
    padding: 15px 0 !important;
}

/* Flatten and normalize floating pill structures for full-width layout */
.logo-pill, .menu-pill {
    background-color: transparent !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    border: none !important;
    height: auto !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
}

/* Link styling defaults (Optimized for visibility on the dark Hero image) */
.nav-links a {
    color: var(--cream) !important; /* High contrast soft cream text initially */
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: color 0.3s var(--transition);
}

.nav-links a:hover {
    color: var(--gold-warm) !important;
}

/* Target the text shift on the fallback scrolled state */
.nav-wrapper.scrolled .nav-links a {
    color: var(--forest) !important; /* Forest Green link color on the cream nav bar */
}

.nav-wrapper.scrolled .nav-links a:hover {
    color: var(--cognac-light) !important;
}

.nav-logo-img {
    height: 52px !important;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
}

.nav-inner {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    width: 100%;
}

/* ==========================================
   1. FULL-WIDTH PREMIUM DESKTOP NAV BAR
   ========================================== */
   .nav-wrapper {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 100% !important;
    background-color: transparent !important; /* Starts transparent over hero section */
    border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
    padding: 10px 0 !important; /* Spacious starting padding */
    z-index: 2000;
    transition: padding 0.4s var(--transition), background-color 0.4s, border-color 0.4s;
}

/* Fallback class styles for standard browser scrolling */
.nav-wrapper.scrolled {
    background-color: #f2ecda !important; /* Soft Cream background */
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(232, 204, 138, 0.15) !important;
    padding: 10px 0 !important;
}

/* Logo container styled as a floating white card/pill at start */
.logo-pill {
    background-color: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(232, 204, 138, 0.12) !important;
    border-radius: 100px !important;
    padding: 8px 24px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    height: auto !important;
    transition: all 0.4s var(--transition);
}

/* Fades the logo pill container to transparent on scroll to merge with the cream nav */
.nav-wrapper.scrolled .logo-pill {
    background-color: transparent !important;
    border-color: transparent !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    /* padding: 10px 0 !important; */
}

/* Normalize menu wrapper structure */
.menu-pill {
    background-color: transparent !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    border: none !important;
    height: auto !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
}

/* Link styling (Optimized initially for readability on the dark Hero background) */
.nav-links a {
    color: var(--cream) !important; /* High contrast soft cream text initially */
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: color 0.3s var(--transition);
}

.nav-links a:hover {
    color: var(--gold-warm) !important;
}

/* Transition links to brand forest green on the cream navbar background */
.nav-wrapper.scrolled .nav-links a {
    color: var(--forest) !important;
}

.nav-wrapper.scrolled .nav-links a:hover {
    color: var(--cognac-light) !important;
}

/* Enquiry CTA Button Styling */
.nav-cta-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.btn-enquiry {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    background-color: var(--forest) !important; /* Solid brand green */
    padding: 11px 24px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(232, 204, 138, 0.15);
    text-decoration: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(27, 58, 45, 0.15);
    transition: all 0.3s var(--transition);
}

.btn-enquiry:hover {
    background-color: var(--gold-warm) !important;
    color: var(--forest) !important;
    border-color: var(--gold-warm) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(27, 58, 45, 0.25);
}

/* Logo Image sizes */
.nav-logo-img {
    height: 52px !important;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
}

/* Hide the scrolled logo by default */
.logo-scrolled {
    position: absolute;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.8);
}

.logo-default {
    opacity: 1;
}

.nav-inner {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    width: 100%;
}

/* ==========================================
   SMART HIDE/SHOW TRANSITION CLASSES
   ========================================== */

/* 1. Desktop Nav Transitions override */
.nav-wrapper {
    transition: padding 0.4s var(--transition), 
                background-color 0.4s, 
                border-color 0.4s, 
                transform 0.4s var(--transition) !important;
    will-change: transform, padding, background-color;
}

/* Slide header completely off viewport when hidden */
.nav-wrapper.nav-hidden {
    transform: translateY(-100%) !important;
}

/* 2. Mobile Nav Transitions override */
.mobile-nav {
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--transition), 
                background-color 0.4s, 
                box-shadow 0.4s !important;
    will-change: transform, background-color;
}

/* Slide mobile header completely off viewport when hidden */
.mobile-nav.nav-hidden {
    transform: translateY(-100%) !important;
}

/* ===================================================
   4. ABOUT ARC SECTION (FOREST & COGNAC ACCENT SYSTEM)
   =================================================== */
   .about-section-custom {
    background-color: var(--cream) !important; /* Soft organic cream backdrop */
    position: relative;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.section-label-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.section-tag {
    font-size: 11px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.25em;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--forest-light) !important; /* Muted brand green label */
}

.tag-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background-color: var(--cognac) !important; /* Cognac (#7C3A1E) accent dot */
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* Forest Green (#1B3A2D) left border line for clean architectural framing */
.about-context-box {
    border-left: 2px solid var(--forest) !important; 
    padding-left: 24px;
}

/* Cognac (#7C3A1E) Link with Forest Green (#1B3A2D) hover transition */
.about-link {
    color: var(--cognac) !important; /* Cognac base link */
    /* border-bottom: 2px solid var(--parchment-dark) !important; */
    /* padding-bottom: 4px; */
    transition: all 0.3s var(--transition);
}

.about-link:hover {
    color: var(--forest) !important; /* Forest Green on hover */
    /* border-bottom-color: var(--cognac) !important; */
}

/* Base styling for statistic numbers */
.stat-number {
    font-size: 44px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* 
   Alternating color grid for balanced visual rhythm:
   - Odd statistics (1st & 3rd) use brand Forest Green (#1B3A2D)
   - Even statistics (2nd & 4th) use brand Cognac (#7C3A1E)
*/
.stat-item-border:nth-child(odd) .stat-number {
    color: var(--forest) !important;
}


/* Soften separators to match the warm parchment grid lines */
.stats-divider {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--parchment) !important;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

/* Mobile responsive alignment */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .about-context-box {
        border-left: none !important;
        padding-left: 0;
        margin-top: 15px;
    }
    
    .stat-item-border:nth-child(odd) {
        border-right: 1px solid var(--parchment) !important;
    }
    
    .stat-item-border:nth-child(1),
    .stat-item-border:nth-child(2) {
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--parchment) !important;
    }
}

/* ===================================================
   4. ABOUT ARC SECTION (PRECISION COLOR ASSIGNMENT)
   =================================================== */
   .about-section-custom {
    background-color: var(--cream) !important; /* Soft organic cream backdrop */
    position: relative;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.section-label-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.section-tag {
    font-size: 11px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.25em;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--forest-light) !important; /* Muted brand green label */
}

.tag-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background-color: var(--cognac) !important; /* Cognac (#7C3A1E) accent dot */
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* Forest Green left border line for structural framing */
.about-context-box {
    border-left: 2px solid var(--forest) !important; 
    padding-left: 24px;
}

/* Know More Link set to Forest Green (#1B3A2D) with dynamic hover transition */
.about-link {
    color: var(--forest) !important; /* Forest Green base link */
    /* border-bottom: 2px solid var(--parchment-dark) !important; */
    /* padding-bottom: 4px; */
    transition: all 0.3s var(--transition);
}

.about-link:hover {
    color: var(--cognac) !important; /* Transition to Cognac (#7C3A1E) on hover */
    /* border-bottom-color: var(--forest) !important; */
}

/* Statistic numbers set to Forest Green (#1B3A2D) */
.stat-number {
    font-size: 44px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--forest) !important; /* Forest Green (#1B3A2D) numbers */
}

/* Statistic labels set to Cognac (#7C3A1E) */
.stat-label {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: #000000 !important; /* Cognac (#7C3A1E) labels */
}

/* Soften separators to match the warm parchment grid lines */
.stats-divider {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--parchment) !important;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

/* Mobile responsive alignment */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .about-context-box {
        border-left: none !important;
        padding-left: 0;
        margin-top: 15px;
    }
    
    .stat-item-border:nth-child(odd) {
        border-right: 1px solid var(--parchment) !important;
    }
    
    .stat-item-border:nth-child(1),
    .stat-item-border:nth-child(2) {
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--parchment) !important;
    }
}

/* ===================================================
   5. SERVICES SECTION (FOREST & COGNAC ACCENT THEME)
   =================================================== */
   .design-delivers-section {
    background-color: var(--forest) !important; /* Solid brand deep green background */
    padding: 70px 0;
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Description context box with warm cognac accent border line */
.about-context-box-1 {
    border-left: 2px solid var(--cognac) !important; /* Cognac (#7C3A1E) line */
    padding-left: 24px;
}

.about-link-1 {
    color: var(--gold-warm) !important;
    transition: color 0.3s var(--transition);
}

.about-link-1:hover {
    color: var(--gold) !important;
}

/* Tab navigation tracks */
.custom-tabs {
    gap: 97px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(250, 246, 238, 0.1);
    width: max-content;
}

.tab-btn {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: rgba(250, 246, 238, 0.45);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    padding-bottom: 15px;
    position: relative;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: color 0.3s var(--transition);
    width: max-content;
}

.tab-btn:hover {
    color: var(--gold-warm) !important;
}

.tab-btn.active {
    color: var(--gold-warm) !important;
}

.tab-btn.active::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--gold-warm) !important;
}

/* Active Service Cards */
.design-card {
    display: none;
    background-color: var(--forest-mid) !important; /* Mid green card base */
    border: 1px solid rgba(232, 204, 138, 0.08); /* Subtle border for layout structure */
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease-in-out;
}

/* Card numbers highlighted in brand Cognac (#7C3A1E) */
.card-number {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--cognac) !important; /* Cognac numbering label */
}

.card-title-text {
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Lists with brand Cognac (#7C3A1E) bullet dots */
.card-bullet-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.card-bullet-list li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 25px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.card-bullet-list li::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 10px;
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background-color: var(--cognac) !important; /* Cognac bullet points */
    border-radius: 50%;
}

/* Button slide animation - transitioning beautifully into solid Cognac */
.btn-minimal-dark {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    background: transparent;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--transition);
}

.btn-minimal-dark:hover {
    background-color: var(--cognac) !important; /* Rich cognac fill on hover */
    border-color: var(--cognac) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* ===================================================
   5. SERVICES SECTION (INVERTED HIGH-CONTRAST LAYOUT)
   =================================================== */
   .design-delivers-section {
    background-color: var(--parchment) !important; /* Soft parchment base replaces solid outer green */
    padding: 100px 0;
    color: var(--forest);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--parchment-dark);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--parchment-dark);
}

/* Outer Section Heading in deep green for maximum legibility */
.design-delivers-section .display-3 {
    color: var(--forest) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}

/* Description context box with Cognac accent border line */
.about-context-box-1 {
    border-left: 2px solid var(--cognac) !important; /* Cognac accent line */
    padding-left: 24px;
}
.service-context-box-1 {
    border-left: 2px solid #fff !important; /* Cognac accent line */
    padding-left: 24px;
}

.about-context-box-1 .text-muted-1 {
    color: var(--text-mid) !important; /* Premium brand mid-gray for highly readable paragraphs */
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}
.service-context-box-1 .text-muted-1 {
    color: #ffffff !important; /* Premium brand mid-gray for highly readable paragraphs */
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* View More Link */
.about-link-1 {
    color: var(--cognac) !important;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--parchment-dark) !important;
    padding-bottom: 4px;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--transition);
}
.service-link-1 {
    color: var(--gold-warm) !important;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--parchment-dark) !important;
    padding-bottom: 4px;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--transition);
}

.about-link-1:hover {
    color: var(--forest) !important;
    border-bottom-color: var(--cognac) !important;
}

.service-link-1:hover {
    color: #fff !important;
    border-bottom-color: #fff !important;
}

/* Tab Navigation Menu (Earthy gray and forest green transitions) */
.custom-tabs {
    gap: 80px;
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--parchment-dark);
    width: max-content;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.tab-btn {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--text-light); /* Soft brand gray */
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    padding-bottom: 15px;
    position: relative;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: color 0.3s var(--transition);
    width: max-content;
}

.tab-btn:hover {
    color: var(--forest) !important;
}

.tab-btn.active {
    color: var(--forest) !important; /* Active text turns to brand deep green */
}

.tab-btn.active::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--forest) !important; /* Active underline matches green brand tone */
}

/* Active Service Cards (Crisp Deep Green card body floating on Parchment base) */
.design-card {
    display: none;
    background-color: var(--forest) !important; /* Rich deep green card body */
    border: 1px solid rgba(27, 58, 45, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(27, 58, 45, 0.12); /* Elegant organic shadow for depth */
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease-in-out;
}

/* Inner card layouts */
.design-card .row {
    align-items: stretch;
}

.card-content-side {
    padding: 48px !important;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: start;
}

/* Card numbers in Warm Gold (#E8CC8A) */
.card-number {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    color: var(--gold-warm) !important; /* Luxury gold numbering */
}

.card-title-text {
    font-size: 38px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    color: var(--cream) !important; /* Soft cream title */
    margin-top: 15px;
}

/* Content list styling inside the card */
.card-bullet-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 30px 0;
}

.card-bullet-list li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(250, 246, 238, 0.8) !important; /* Muted cream for high-end legibility */
}

.card-bullet-list li::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 9px;
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background-color: var(--gold-warm) !important; /* Gold bullet dots inside the dark card */
    border-radius: 50%;
}

/* Button Minimal Animation (Transitioning from transparent to Warm Gold) */
.btn-minimal-dark {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(250, 246, 238, 0.25);
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--cream) !important;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 100px; /* Smooth pill shape */
    transition: all 0.3s var(--transition);
    width: max-content;
}

.btn-minimal-dark:hover {
    background-color: var(--gold-warm) !important; /* Rich gold fill on hover */
    border-color: var(--gold-warm) !important;
    color: var(--forest) !important; /* Deep green text inside gold button */
}

/* Card image constraints */
.card-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0; /* Keeps corner radius clean inside the main card border radius */
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .card-img {
        border-radius: 0 0 12px 12px;
        height: 320px;
    }
}

/* ===================================================
   5. SERVICES SECTION (HIGH-CONTRAST EDGE-BLEED LAYOUT)
   =================================================== */
   .design-delivers-section {
    background-color: var(--parchment) !important; /* Soft premium parchment backdrop */
    padding: 100px 0;
    color: var(--forest);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--parchment-dark);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--parchment-dark);
}

/* Outer Section Heading in deep green for maximum legibility */
.design-delivers-section .display-3 {
    color: var(--forest) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}

/* Description context box with Cognac accent border line */
.about-context-box-1 {
    border-left: 2px solid var(--cognac) !important; /* Cognac accent line */
    padding-left: 24px;
}

.about-context-box-1 .text-muted-1 {
    color: var(--text-mid) !important; /* Premium brand mid-gray for highly readable paragraphs */
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* View More Link */
.about-link-1 {
    color: var(--cognac) !important;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--parchment-dark) !important;
    padding-bottom: 4px;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--transition);
}

.about-link-1:hover {
    color: var(--forest) !important;
    border-bottom-color: var(--cognac) !important;
}

/* Tab Navigation Menu (Earthy gray and forest green transitions) */
.custom-tabs {
    gap: 48px !important; /* Tightened from 97px/80px for a cleaner desktop layout */
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--parchment-dark);
    width: max-content;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.tab-btn {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--text-light); /* Soft brand gray */
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    padding-bottom: 15px;
    position: relative;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: color 0.3s var(--transition);
    width: max-content;
}

.tab-btn:hover {
    color: var(--forest) !important;
}

.tab-btn.active {
    color: var(--forest) !important; /* Active text turns to brand deep green */
}

.tab-btn.active::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--forest) !important; /* Active underline matches green brand tone */
}

/* 
   Active Service Cards 
   - Uses overflow hidden to automatically clip the bleeding image corners
*/
.design-card {
    display: none;
    background-color: var(--forest) !important; /* Rich deep green card body */
    border: 0px solid rgba(27, 58, 45, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(27, 58, 45, 0.12); /* Dynamic drop shadow */
    border-radius: 20px !important; /* Soft premium corners */
    overflow: hidden !important; /* Crucial: Clips bleeding image corners smoothly */
    animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease-in-out;
}

/* Overriding HTML inline padding to force the image to bleed completely */
.design-card .row {
    padding: 0 !important; 
    margin: 0 !important;
    align-items: stretch;
}

/* Text side layout with breathing room */
.card-content-side {
    padding: 60px 50px !important; /* Even, premium padding for text block */
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

/* Card numbers in brand Cognac (#7C3A1E) */
.card-number {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    color: var(--gold-warm) !important; /* Luxury gold numbering */
}

.card-title-text {
    font-size: 38px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    color: var(--cream) !important; /* Soft cream title */
    margin-top: 15px;
}

/* Content list styling inside the card */
.card-bullet-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 30px 0;
}

.card-bullet-list li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 16px; /* Optimized vertical breathing room */
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.7; /* Crucial for readability of multi-line descriptions */
    color: rgba(250, 246, 238, 0.9) !important; /* Solid cream for high-end legibility */
}

.card-bullet-list li::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 10px;
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background-color: var(--gold-warm) !important; /* Gold bullet dots inside the dark card */
    border-radius: 50%;
}

/* Button Minimal Animation (Transitioning from transparent to solid Gold) */
.btn-minimal-dark {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 13px 28px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(250, 246, 238, 0.25);
    background: var(--forest);
    color: var(--cream) !important;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 100px; /* Smooth pill shape */
    transition: all 0.3s var(--transition);
    width: max-content;
}

.btn-minimal-dark:hover {
    background-color: var(--gold-warm) !important; /* Rich gold fill on hover */
    border-color: var(--gold-warm) !important;
    color: var(--forest) !important; /* Deep green text inside gold button */
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Image column formatting to force edge bleed */
.design-card .col-md-7 {
    padding: 0 !important; /* Removes padding around the image container */
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Image scaling interactions */
.card-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.8s var(--transition);
}

/* Architectural zoom-in overlay on card hover */
.design-card:hover .card-img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* Responsive configurations for mobile screens */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .design-card .col-md-7 {
        height: 340px; /* Set a dedicated portrait box height on mobile */
    }
    .card-content-side {
        padding: 40px 25px !important;
    }
}

/* ===================================================================
   6. PROJECTS CAROUSEL (OVERLAY TEXT & GRADIENT THEME)
   =================================================================== */
   .projects-section {
    background-color: #ffffff;
}

.carousel-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden; /* Restricts cards cleanly inside desktop boundary */
    padding: 30px 0;
}

/* Base Card structure configured for absolute image bleed */
.card {
    min-width: 750px;
    height: 520px; /* Aligns card height uniformly for desktop visual grid */
    position: relative;
    background: #0d0d0d; /* Premium solid backplate */
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    border: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important; /* Removes internal padding for edge bleed */
    transition: transform 0.8s var(--transition), 
                opacity 0.8s var(--transition), 
                box-shadow 0.8s;
    opacity: 0.45; /* Darkens inactive slide layers */
    transform: scale(0.92);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.card.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(27, 58, 45, 0.15); /* Soft brand-green shadow */
}

.card-img-container {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.card-img-container img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 1.2s var(--transition);
}

/* Micro-interaction zoom on active image hover */
.card.active:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Rich, dark brand-green overlay gradient */
.card-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, 
        rgba(20, 36, 27, 0.95) 0%,   /* Rich forest black at bottom */
        rgba(20, 36, 27, 0.4) 40%,   /* Mid transition shade */
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);      /* Fades completely at top */
    opacity: 0.85;
    transition: opacity 0.5s var(--transition);
    z-index: 1;
}

.card:hover .card-overlay {
    opacity: 0.95;
}

/* Info overlay container floated at the absolute bottom of the card */
.card-info-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: 40px !important;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: transform 0.6s var(--transition);
}

.card.active:hover .card-info-overlay,
.card.active .card-info-overlay {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Text layout styling */
.card-text-side {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    text-align: left;
}

.card-text-side h3 {
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--cream); /* Soft cream text color */
    margin: 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.card-text-side p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--gold-warm) !important; /* Muted brand gold year label */
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* Right-aligned glassmorphic tags */
.tags {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    align-items: center;
}

.tag {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
    color: var(--cream) !important;
    padding: 6px 16px !important;
    font-size: 11px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    border-radius: 100px !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

/* Responsive configurations for mobile screens */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .card {
        min-width: 88vw !important;
        height: 440px !important;
        transform: none !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
    }
    .card-info-overlay {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 15px;
        padding: 24px !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }
    .card-text-side h3 {
        font-size: 22px;
    }
}


/* ===================================================================
   6. PROJECTS CAROUSEL (OVERLAY TEXT & DYNAMIC HOVER DETAILS)
   =================================================================== */
   .projects-section {
    background-color: #ffffff;
}

.carousel-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden; /* Restricts cards cleanly inside desktop boundary */
    padding: 30px 0;
}

/* Base Card structure configured for absolute image bleed */
.card {
    min-width: 750px;
    height: 520px; /* Aligns card height uniformly for desktop visual grid */
    position: relative;
    background: #0d0d0d; /* Premium solid backplate */
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    border: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important; /* Removes internal padding for edge bleed */
    transition: transform 0.8s var(--transition), 
                opacity 0.8s var(--transition), 
                box-shadow 0.8s;
    opacity: 0.45; /* Darkens inactive slide layers */
    transform: scale(0.92);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.card.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(27, 58, 45, 0.15); /* Soft brand-green shadow */
}

.card-img-container {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.card-img-container img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 1.2s var(--transition);
}

/* Micro-interaction zoom on active image hover */
.card.active:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Rich, dark brand-green overlay gradient */
.card-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, 
        rgba(20, 36, 27, 0.95) 0%,   /* Rich forest black at bottom */
        rgba(20, 36, 27, 0.4) 40%,   /* Mid transition shade */
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);      /* Fades completely at top */
    opacity: 0.85;
    transition: opacity 0.5s var(--transition);
    z-index: 1;
}

.card:hover .card-overlay {
    opacity: 0.95;
}

/* Info overlay container floated at the absolute bottom of the card */
.card-info-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: 40px !important;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
}

/* Project Text Side positioning */
.card-text-side {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: left;
    width: 100%; /* Allows elements to span fully now that tags are removed */
}

/* Category indicator (Above the title) */
.project-category {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold-warm) !important; /* Gold category prefix */
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Serif Title typography */
.project-title {
    /* font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', 'Georgia', serif; */
    /* font-style: italic; */
    font-size: 34px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--cream) !important; /* Soft cream text */
    margin: 8px 0 0 0 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* 
   Hover Meta details container (Increased font-size, contrast, and layout space)
*/
.project-meta-hover {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 14.5px; /* Increased from 12px for clear visibility */
    font-weight: 600; /* Medium-bold for premium legibility */
    color: rgba(250, 246, 238, 0.9) !important; /* High contrast solid cream text */
    margin-top: 0;
    max-height: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(15px);
    transition: opacity 0.5s var(--transition), 
                transform 0.5s var(--transition), 
                max-height 0.5s var(--transition), 
                margin-top 0.5s var(--transition);
    overflow: hidden;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.meta-separator {
    color: var(--gold-warm) !important; /* Gold separator bar */
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Reveal Metadata only when hovered over an active card */
.card.active:hover .project-meta-hover {
    opacity: 1;
    max-height: 30px; /* Adjusted height buffer */
    transform: translateY(0);
    margin-top: 16px;
}

/* Mobile Responsive Card Overrides */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .card {
        min-width: 88vw !important;
        height: 440px !important;
        transform: none !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
    }
    .card-info-overlay {
        padding: 24px !important;
    }
    .project-title {
        font-size: 24px !important;
    }
    /* Always show meta details on mobile viewports */
    .project-meta-hover {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        max-height: 40px !important;
        transform: none !important;
        margin-top: 12px !important;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 8px;
    }
}

/* ===================================================================
   6. PROJECTS CAROUSEL (OVERLAY TEXT & DYNAMIC HOVER DETAILS)
   =================================================================== */
   .projects-section {
    background-color: #faf6ee;
}

.carousel-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden; /* Restricts cards cleanly inside desktop boundary */
    padding: 30px 0;
}

/* Base Card structure configured for absolute image bleed */
.card {
    min-width: 750px;
    height: 520px; /* Aligns card height uniformly for desktop visual grid */
    position: relative;
    background: #0d0d0d; /* Premium solid backplate */
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    border: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important; /* Removes internal padding for edge bleed */
    transition: transform 0.8s var(--transition), 
                opacity 0.8s var(--transition), 
                box-shadow 0.8s;
    opacity: 0.45; /* Darkens inactive slide layers */
    transform: scale(0.92);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.card.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(27, 58, 45, 0.15); /* Soft brand-green shadow */
}

.card-img-container {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.card-img-container img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 1.2s var(--transition);
}

/* Micro-interaction zoom on active image hover */
.card.active:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Rich, dark brand-green overlay gradient */
.card-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, 
        rgba(20, 36, 27, 0.95) 0%,   /* Rich forest black at bottom */
        rgba(20, 36, 27, 0.4) 40%,   /* Mid transition shade */
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);      /* Fades completely at top */
    opacity: 0.85;
    transition: opacity 0.5s var(--transition);
    z-index: 1;
}

.card:hover .card-overlay {
    opacity: 0.95;
}

/* Info overlay container floated at the absolute bottom of the card */
.card-info-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: 40px !important;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end; /* Align bottom boundaries cleanly */
}

/* Project Text Side positioning */
.card-text-side {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: left;
}

/* Category indicator (Aligned to the right side of the desktop card) */
.project-category {
    /* font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; */
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold-warm) !important; /* Gold category prefix */
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    white-space: nowrap;
    align-self: flex-end; /* Anchors to bottom baseline */
    margin-bottom: 5px; /* Fine-tuned alignment with title baseline */
}

/* Serif Title typography */
.project-title {
    /* font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', 'Georgia', serif; */
    /* font-style: italic; */
    font-size: 34px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--cream) !important; /* Soft cream text */
    margin: 0 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* 
   Hover Meta details container (Increased font-size, contrast, and layout space)
*/
.project-meta-hover {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    /* font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; */
    font-size: 14.5px; /* Increased from 12px for clear visibility */
    font-weight: 600; /* Medium-bold for premium legibility */
    color: rgba(250, 246, 238, 0.9) !important; /* High contrast solid cream text */
    margin-top: 0;
    max-height: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(15px);
    transition: opacity 0.5s var(--transition), 
                transform 0.5s var(--transition), 
                max-height 0.5s var(--transition), 
                margin-top 0.5s var(--transition);
    overflow: hidden;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.meta-separator {
    color: var(--gold-warm) !important; /* Gold separator bar */
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Reveal Metadata only when hovered over an active card */
.card.active:hover .project-meta-hover {
    opacity: 1;
    max-height: 30px; /* Adjusted height buffer */
    transform: translateY(0);
    margin-top: 16px;
}

/* Mobile Responsive Card Overrides */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .card {
        min-width: 88vw !important;
        height: 440px !important;
        transform: none !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
    }
    .card-info-overlay {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 15px;
        padding: 24px !important;
    }
    .project-title {
        font-size: 24px !important;
    }
    /* Restructure category above the title vertically on narrow mobile viewports */
    .project-category {
        align-self: flex-start !important;
        order: -1; /* Pulls category element above title on mobile layout */
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }
    /* Always show meta details on mobile viewports */
    .project-meta-hover {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        max-height: 40px !important;
        transform: none !important;
        margin-top: 12px !important;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 8px;
    }
}


/* ==========================================
   THE ARC METHOD (LUXURY GRID OVERHAUL)
   ========================================== */

   .arc-method-section {
    background-color: #133023 !important; /* Premium Deep Forest Green */
    padding: 120px 0;
    color: #FAF6EE;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Header Elements */
.method-label-wrapper {
    gap: 16px;
}

.method-tag {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.25em;
    color: var(--gold-warm) !important; /* Gold category identifier */
}

.method-line {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 40px;
    height: 1px;
    background-color: var(--gold-warm);
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.method-main-title {
    font-size: 54px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: #FAF6EE;
}

/* Cormorant Serif Font Styling */
.method-main-title .title-serif {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', 'Georgia', serif;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--gold-warm);
}

/* Process Grid Container (Sequential 5 Columns) */
.method-process-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 1px; /* Emulates a fine drafting divider layout */
    background-color: rgba(232, 204, 138, 0.12); /* Subtle gold separating grid lines */
    border: 1px solid rgba(232, 204, 138, 0.12);
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Individual Stage Cards */
.method-card {
    background-color: rgba(19, 48, 35, 0.3); /* Translucent panel */
    padding: 45px 30px;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: all 0.5s var(--transition);
    cursor: default;
}

.method-card-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Huge numeric background highlight */
.card-num-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 25px;
    right: 25px;
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: 56px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(232, 204, 138, 0.05); /* Hidden ambient gold digits */
    line-height: 1;
    transition: all 0.5s var(--transition);
    user-select: none;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Minimalist Icon Circles */
.method-icon-box {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(250, 246, 238, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(250, 246, 238, 0.12);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--gold-warm);
    transition: all 0.5s var(--transition);
}

/* Inner Text Layouts */
.step-eyebrow {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 9.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--gold-warm);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.step-title {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', 'Georgia', serif;
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #FAF6EE;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.step-description {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(250, 246, 238, 0.75);
    margin: 0;
    transition: color 0.5s ease;
}

/* Hover Animations (Smooth Cognac fill) */
.method-card:hover {
    background-color: #7C3A1E !important; /* Soft shift to brand Cognac */
    transform: translateY(-4px); /* Dimensional lift */
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    z-index: 5;
}

.method-card:hover .card-num-overlay {
    color: rgba(250, 246, 238, 0.12); /* Numerical overlay lightens */
    transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-5px);
}

.method-card:hover .method-icon-box {
    background-color: #FAF6EE;
    color: #7C3A1E;
}

.method-card:hover .step-description {
    color: rgba(250, 246, 238, 0.95);
}

/* ==========================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN SYSTEM OVERRIDES
   ========================================== */

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .method-process-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); /* Fits tablets cleanly */
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .arc-method-section {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }
    .method-main-title {
        font-size: 42px;
    }
    .method-process-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); /* Clean columns on landscape mobile */
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .method-process-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr; /* Stacks cleanly on vertical mobile viewports */
        border: none;
        background-color: transparent;
        gap: 20px;
    }
    .method-card {
        border-radius: 12px;
        border: 1px solid rgba(232, 204, 138, 0.15);
        background-color: rgba(19, 48, 35, 0.5) !important;
        padding: 35px 25px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   STACKED PROCESS CARDS (STCKY GEOMETRY)
   ========================================== */
   #process-stack-section {
    background-color: #050a07 !important; /* Deep forest black background */
    color: #ffffff;
    overflow: visible; /* Allows child cards to remain sticky during scroll */
}

/* Header Elements */
.process-eyebrow {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #10b981; 
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.25em;
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.process-subtext {
    max-width: 580px;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #9ca3af !important;
}

/* Stacking Track Container */
.stacking-cards-track {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding-bottom: 0px;
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Smooth Scrolling Sticky Cards */
.stacking-card {
    border-radius: 24px;
    background-color: #0b1410 !important; /* Deep green card background */
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15); /* Thin emerald borders */
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 480px; 
    width: 100%;
    
    /* Sticky Stack Configuration */
    position: -webkit-sticky;
    position: sticky;
    
    /* 
       The top calculation offsets each card by exactly 40px, 
       leaving the top headers visible as they overlap.
    */
    top: calc(80px + var(--card-index) * 40px);
    z-index: var(--card-index);
    
    /* 
       This margin creates the scrolling "duration". The larger the margin-bottom, 
       the more scroll distance there is before the cards stack.
    */
    margin-bottom: 15vh; 
    box-shadow: 0 -15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6); /* Creates depth between layers */
}

.stacking-card:last-of-type {
    margin-bottom: 0; /* No scroll gap needed after the final card sticks */
}

/* Card Content Side Layout */
.card-content-side {
    padding: 50px 60px !important;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.card-week-tag {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #10b981;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.card-title {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.card-description {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #9ca3af !important;
}

/* Custom Checklist Bullets */
.card-bullet-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.card-bullet-list li {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.bullet-check {
    color: #10b981; 
    font-size: 18px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Image side container */
.card-img-holder {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.05);
}

.card-img-holder img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

/* ==========================================
   MOBILE LAYOUT
   ========================================== */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .stacking-card {
        height: auto;
        position: relative !important; /* Resets stickiness to stack normally on mobile devices */
        top: auto !important;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }
    .card-content-side {
        padding: 40px 25px !important;
    }
    .card-img-holder {
        height: 280px;
    }
}


/* Updated card styling to let GSAP handle pinning */
.stacking-card {
    border-radius: 24px;
    background-color: #0b1410 !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 480px; 
    width: 100%;
    
    /* GSAP pinning sets relative context */
    position: relative; 
    
    /* Control the scroll distance and speed before cards begin overlapping */
    margin-bottom: 25vh; 
    box-shadow: 0 -15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.stacking-card:last-of-type {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .stacking-card {
        height: auto;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }
}


/* ===================================================
   STICKY PROCESS STACK SECTION (PINE & EMERALD FOCUS)
   =================================================== */
   #process-stack-section {
    background-color: #0b1410 !important; /* Pure deep forest black */
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 70px 0;
    overflow: visible; /* Required for CSS position: sticky to function */
}

.process-eyebrow {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #10b981; /* Emerald green theme accent */
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.25em;
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.process-subtext {
    max-width: 580px;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #9ca3af !important;
}

/* Stacking Track Layout Container */
.stacking-cards-track {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1500px;
    /* margin: 60px auto 0 auto; */
}

/* Base Card Geometry */
.stacking-card {
    border-radius: 24px;
    background-color: #0b1410 !important; /* Low-chroma deep card body */
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15); /* Delicate emerald green border overlay */
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 480px; 
    width: 100%;
    
    /* Native position sticky setup prevents stutter on viewport adjustments */
    position: -webkit-sticky;
    position: sticky;
    
    /* Incremental top stacking offset calculations */
    top: calc(80px + (var(--card-index) - 1) * 35px);
    
    /* This margin spacing creates scroll height before next overlap activation */
    margin-bottom: 25vh; 
    box-shadow: 0 -15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
    transform-origin: top center;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.stacking-card:last-of-type {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.stacking-card .card-content-side {
    padding: 50px 60px !important;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.card-week-tag {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #10b981;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.card-title {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.card-description {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #9ca3af !important;
}

/* Bulleted Highlights */
.card-bullet-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.card-bullet-list li {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.bullet-check {
    color: #10b981; 
    font-size: 18px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.card-img-holder {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.card-img-holder img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

/* Responsive configurations for mobile viewports */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    #process-stack-section {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }
    
    .stacking-card {
        height: auto;
        position: relative !important; /* Fallback flat vertical stack on smaller devices */
        top: auto !important;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }
    
    .stacking-card .card-content-side {
        padding: 40px 25px !important;
    }
    
    .card-img-holder {
        height: 280px;
    }
}

/* ===================================================
   GLOBAL VIEWPORT SCROLL FIX
   =================================================== */
   html,
   body {
       max-width: 100%;
       overflow-x: clip; /* Fix: 'clip' prevents horizontal scroll without breaking position: sticky */
       position: relative;
   }
   
   body {
       /* font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; */
       background-color: #fdfdfd;
       color: #1a1a1a;
       overflow-x: clip; /* Fix: Match to clip to preserve sticky scrolling standard contexts */
   }
   
   /* ===================================================
      STICKY PROCESS STACK SECTION REFINEMENT
      =================================================== */
   .stacking-card {
       border-radius: 24px;
       background-color: #1b3a2d !important;
       border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
       overflow: hidden;
       height: 652px; 
       width: 100%;
       
       /* Native position sticky configuration */
       position: -webkit-sticky;
       position: sticky;
       
       /* Dynamic z-index layering to resolve browser rendering conflicts */
       z-index: var(--card-index);
       
       /* Incremental top stacking offset calculations */
       top: calc(80px + (var(--card-index) - 1) * 35px);
       
       margin-bottom: 6vh; 
       box-shadow: 0 -15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
       transform-origin: top center; /* Ensures the card scales from its pinned top edge */
       will-change: transform, opacity;
   }


   .how-we-work-section {
    background-color: #0b1c15 !important; /* Premium deep forest background */
    color: #ffffff;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.work-eyebrow-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

.work-tag {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.25em;
    color: var(--gold-warm, #E8CC8A);
}

.work-line {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 40px;
    height: 1px;
    background-color: var(--gold-warm, #E8CC8A);
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.work-subtext {
    max-width: 420px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Timeline Container & Grid Track */
.timeline-container {
    padding-left: 60px;
    margin-top: 80px;
}

/* Vertical Timeline Tracker Line */
.timeline-track-line {
    position: absolute;
    left: 20px;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 1px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

/* Square scroll indicator */
.timeline-scroll-indicator {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -4px;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 2px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    transition: transform 0.1s ease-out;
}

/* Timeline Row */
.timeline-item {
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: none;
}

/* Display Number (Left-aligned) */
.phase-number {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', 'Georgia', serif;
    font-size: 72px;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: #ffffff;
    user-select: none;
}

/* ==========================================
   PIXEL PERFECT OVERLAY CARD DESIGN
   ========================================== */
.phase-banner-card {
    position: relative;
    background-color: #13221a; /* Matches the deep forest background */
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 320px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    transition: border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.phase-banner-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(232, 204, 138, 0.25);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

/* The Background Image positioned on the right */
.phase-card-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 60%; /* Occupies the right 60% of the banner */
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.phase-banner-card:hover .phase-card-bg {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* Precise linear-gradient transition to fade image into solid background on the left */
.phase-card-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, 
        #13221a 0%, 
        #13221a 35%, 
        rgba(19, 34, 26, 0.8) 50%, 
        rgba(19, 34, 26, 0) 80%
    );
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Text Container aligned over the solid left region */
.phase-card-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 50px;
    max-width: 60%; /* Restricts description text to the opaque side */
}

.phase-title {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.phase-description {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) !important;
}

/* Checklist tags */
.phase-checklist {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 24px;
}

.phase-checklist span {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

/* Responsive Configuration */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .timeline-container {
        padding-left: 40px;
    }
    .timeline-track-line {
        left: 10px;
    }
    .phase-card-content {
        max-width: 75%;
        padding: 40px;
    }
    .phase-card-bg {
        width: 50%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .phase-banner-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        min-height: auto;
    }
    .phase-card-bg {
        position: relative;
        width: 100%;
        height: 220px;
    }
    .phase-card-overlay {
        background: linear-gradient(to bottom, 
            rgba(19, 34, 26, 0.1) 0%, 
            #13221a 90%
        );
        top: 0;
        height: 220px;
    }
    .phase-card-content {
        max-width: 100%;
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }
    .phase-number {
        font-size: 56px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   SEAMLESS GRADIENT BLEND CORRECTION
   ========================================== */

   .phase-banner-card {
    position: relative;
    background-color: #13221a; /* Solid card base color */
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 320px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    transition: border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

/* Image container now covers 100% to remove any boundaries */
.phase-card-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 100%; 
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: right center; /* Anchors the key details to the right half */
    z-index: 1;
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.phase-banner-card:hover .phase-card-bg {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* 
   Smooth gradient overlay fading from 100% opaque on the left 
   to completely transparent on the right.
*/
.phase-card-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, 
        #13221a 0%, 
        #13221a 30%,               /* Kept solid for text legibility */
        rgba(19, 34, 26, 0.9) 45%,  /* Extremely soft transition begins */
        rgba(19, 34, 26, 0.5) 65%,
        rgba(19, 34, 26, 0) 85%     /* Smooth fade to reveal the image */
    );
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Content Container */
.phase-card-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 50px;
    max-width: 55%; /* Keeps text positioned strictly over the solid left region */
}

.how-we-work-section {
    background-color: #0b1c15 !important; /* Premium deep forest background */
    color: #ffffff;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.work-eyebrow-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

.work-tag {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.25em;
    color: var(--gold-warm, #E8CC8A);
}

.work-line {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 40px;
    height: 1px;
    background-color: var(--gold-warm, #E8CC8A);
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.work-subtext {
    max-width: 420px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Timeline Container & Grid Track */
.timeline-container {
    padding-left: 60px;
    margin-top: 80px;
}

/* Vertical Timeline Tracker Line */
.timeline-track-line {
    position: absolute;
    left: 20px;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 1px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

/* Square scroll indicator */
.timeline-scroll-indicator {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -4px;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 2px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    transition: transform 0.1s ease-out;
}

/* Timeline Row */
.timeline-item {
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: none;
}

/* ==========================================
   PIXEL PERFECT OVERLAY CARD DESIGN
   ========================================== */
.phase-banner-card {
    position: relative;
    background-color: #13221a; /* Solid card base color */
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 320px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    transition: border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.phase-banner-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(232, 204, 138, 0.25);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

/* Full-width seamless image layer */
.phase-card-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 100%; 
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: right center;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.phase-banner-card:hover .phase-card-bg {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* Seamless background linear-gradient overlay */
.phase-card-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, 
        #13221a 0%, 
        #13221a 30%,               
        rgba(19, 34, 26, 0.9) 45%,  
        rgba(19, 34, 26, 0.5) 65%,
        rgba(19, 34, 26, 0) 85%     
    );
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Content Container */
.phase-card-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 50px;
    max-width: 58%; /* Safe boundary constraint for description texts over solid region */
}

/* EDITORIAL INLINE NUMBER SYSTEM */
.phase-number {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', 'Georgia', serif;
    font-size: 48px;                 /* Scaled down to sit cleanly as an eyebrow title */
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1;
    color: rgba(250, 246, 238, 0.35); /* Soft parchment tone */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    user-select: none;
    
    transition: color 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), 
                transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

/* Gold slash styling */
.phase-number span {
    color: var(--gold, #C9A84C);
    font-weight: 300;
    opacity: 0.95;
    font-style: italic;
    margin-right: 2px;
}

/* Interaction: Number illuminates and lifts slightly on card hover */
.phase-banner-card:hover .phase-number {
    color: var(--gold-warm, #E8CC8A); 
    transform: translateY(-3px); 
}

.phase-title {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.phase-description {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) !important;
}

/* Checklist tags */
.phase-checklist {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 24px;
}

.phase-checklist span {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

/* Responsive Overrides */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .timeline-container {
        padding-left: 40px;
    }
    .timeline-track-line {
        left: 10px;
    }
    .phase-card-content {
        max-width: 75%;
        padding: 40px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .phase-banner-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        min-height: auto;
    }
    .phase-card-bg {
        position: relative;
        width: 100%;
        height: 220px;
    }
    .phase-card-overlay {
        background: linear-gradient(to bottom, 
            rgba(19, 34, 26, 0.1) 0%, 
            #13221a 90%
        );
        top: 0;
        height: 220px;
    }
    .phase-card-content {
        max-width: 100%;
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }
    .phase-number {
        font-size: 40px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   HIGH-END EDITORIAL NUMBER STYLING
   ========================================== */

   .phase-number-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.phase-number {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', 'Georgia', serif;
    font-size: 38px;                   /* Classic luxury editorial size */
    font-weight: 300;
    font-style: italic;                /* Soft italicized serif style */
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--gold-warm, #E8CC8A);  /* Elegant gold tone */
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    user-select: none;
    transition: color 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), 
                transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

/* Delicate horizontal rule matching architecture blueprints */
.phase-number-line {
    display: block;
    width: 32px;
    height: 1px;
    background-color: var(--gold-warm, #E8CC8A);
    opacity: 0.25;
    transition: width 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), 
                opacity 0.4s ease,
                background-color 0.4s ease;
}

/* 
   Interactive hover: Number slightly shifts horizontally and brightens, 
   while the divider line smoothly extends.
*/
.phase-banner-card:hover .phase-number {
    color: #ffffff; 
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.phase-banner-card:hover .phase-number-line {
    width: 52px;
    opacity: 0.6;
    background-color: #ffffff;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .phase-number {
        font-size: 32px;
    }
    .phase-banner-card:hover .phase-number {
        transform: none; /* Disable shift on touch viewports */
    }
    .phase-banner-card:hover .phase-number-line {
        width: 32px; /* Fixed line length for mobile viewports */
    }
}
/* ==========================================
   CHECKLIST BOLD DOT ALIGNMENT
   ========================================== */

   .phase-checklist span {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Bold bullet dot properties styled in warm gold */
.checklist-dot {
    color: var(--gold-warm, #E8CC8A);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 22px; /* Emphasized size for premium visual output */
    line-height: 1;
    margin-right: 8px;
    display: inline-block;
    vertical-align: middle;
}


/* ==========================================
   TESTIMONIALS BLOCK & SLIDER STYLE
   ========================================== */

   .testimonials-section {
    background-color: #0b1c15 !important; /* Deep forest theme color */
    color: #ffffff;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonials-slider-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 60px 0 20px; /* Vertical breathing room so overlapping avatars don't clip */
    /* max-width: 1500px; */
}

/* Left & Right gradient vignette overlays to softly fade cards into the dark layout edges */
.testimonials-slider-container::before,
.testimonials-slider-container::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 250px;
    z-index: 10;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.testimonials-slider-container::before {
    left: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #0b1c15 15%, rgba(11, 28, 21, 0) 100%);
}

.testimonials-slider-container::after {
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to left, #0b1c15 15%, rgba(11, 28, 21, 0) 100%);
}

/* Horizontal Sliding Track */
.testimonials-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    width: max-content;
    will-change: transform;
    cursor: grab;
}

.testimonials-track:active {
    cursor: grabbing;
}

/* Testimonial Card */
.testimonial-card {
    position: relative;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 40px;
    width: 380px;
    min-width: 380px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    user-select: none;
}

/* Circular Avatar overlapping the top-left edge */
.testimonial-avatar {
    position: absolute;
    top: -28px;
    left: 40px;
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 3px solid #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    z-index: 4;
}

/* Stylized Background quote icon */
.quote-icon-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    right: 30px;
    font-family: sans-serif;
    font-size: 110px;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    line-height: 1;
    z-index: 1;
    user-select: none;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.card-quote-title {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: #111111;
    margin: 20px 0 15px 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.card-quote-body {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #555555;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Footer layout inside the card */
.card-quote-footer {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    padding-top: 20px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

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

.profile-name {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #111111;
}

.profile-role {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #888888;
    margin-top: 2px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.profile-stars {
    color: #F79000;
    font-size: 18px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Responsive configurations */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .testimonial-card {
        width: 320px;
        min-width: 320px;
        padding: 30px;
    }
    .testimonials-slider-container::before,
    .testimonials-slider-container::after {
        width: 80px; /* Reduces vignetting space on smaller screens */
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY CONTACT THEME
   ========================================== */

   .contact-journey-section {
    background-color: #e6dec9 !important; /* Authentic warm-toned parchment backdrop */
    color: #3d2b1f; /* Muted Umber text */
}

/* Typography styles matching the image */
.journey-main-title {
    /* font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', 'Georgia', serif; */
    /* font-size: clamp(48px, 6vw, 68px); */
    line-height: 1.1;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: #3d2b1f; /* Umber base */
}

.journey-green-text {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', 'Georgia', serif;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--forest, #1B3A2D); /* Rich forest-green text details */
}

.journey-divider {
    width: 80px;
    height: 1px;
    background-color: var(--gold, #C9A84C);
}

.journey-lead-text {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(61, 43, 31, 0.8);
    max-width: 480px;
}

/* Contact Details Icon Blocks */
.contact-info-item {
    gap: 16px;
}

.contact-info-icon-box {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(19, 34, 26, 0.12); /* Balanced thin frame */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--forest, #1B3A2D);
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.contact-info-text-box {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.contact-info-label {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: rgba(61, 43, 31, 0.6);
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.contact-info-value {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #3d2b1f;
}

.contact-info-link {
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-info-link:hover {
    color: var(--forest, #1B3A2D);
}

/* Inputs & Form layout */
.journey-form {
    width: 100%;
}

.form-field-label {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    color: #3d2b1f;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: block;
}

/* Styled inputs matching the UI */
.journey-input {
    background-color: #faf6ee !important; /* Warmer fill color */
    border: 1px solid rgba(61, 43, 31, 0.18) !important;
    border-radius: 4px !important;
    padding: 14px 18px !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    color: #3d2b1f !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.journey-input::placeholder {
    color: rgba(61, 43, 31, 0.4) !important;
}

.journey-input:focus {
    border-color: var(--forest, #1B3A2D) !important;
}

.journey-select {
    height: calc(2.8rem + 10px);
}

.journey-textarea {
    resize: none;
}

/* Solid forest green submit button */
.btn-journey-submit {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    background-color: var(--forest, #1B3A2D) !important;
    border: none;
    padding: 16px 30px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--transition, ease);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-journey-submit:hover {
    background-color: var(--forest-mid, #254D3C) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(27, 58, 45, 0.18);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .contact-left-top {
        margin-bottom: 40px;
    }
    .contact-info-list {
        margin-bottom: 50px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   INTEGRATED CONTACT BANNER LAYOUT
   ========================================== */

   .cta-section {
    background-color: transparent;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Banner Frame Container */
.cta-banner-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 700px; /* Increased height to contain both details and input forms */
    border-radius: 24px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 60px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.cta-bg-image {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* 
   Wide left-to-right gradient overlay to ensure 
   the details (left) and the form (right) both read clearly 
*/
.cta-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, 
        rgba(11, 28, 21, 0.98) 0%,   /* Solid deep forest on the left */
        rgba(11, 28, 21, 0.85) 45%,  
        rgba(11, 28, 21, 0.4) 75%,   /* Slightly transparent around card */
        rgba(11, 28, 21, 0.2) 100%);
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Typography styles */
.journey-main-title {
    /* font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', 'Georgia', serif; */
    font-size: 42px;
    line-height: 1.15;
    font-weight: bold;
}

.journey-gold-text {
    /* font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', 'Georgia', serif; */
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--gold-warm, #E8CC8A); /* Accent gold italic text */
}

.journey-divider {
    width: 80px;
    height: 1px;
    background-color: var(--gold, #C9A84C);
}

.journey-lead-text {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 440px;
}

/* Left side icon blocks */
.contact-info-item {
    gap: 16px;
}

.contact-info-icon-box {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15); /* Delicate matching outlined borders */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--gold-warm, #E8CC8A);
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.contact-info-text-box {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.contact-info-label {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.contact-info-value {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.contact-info-link {
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-info-link:hover {
    color: var(--gold-warm, #E8CC8A);
}

/* ==========================================
   THE FLOATING FORM CARD (RIGHT COLUMN)
   ========================================== */
.cta-floating-card-form {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 40px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    max-width: 500px;
}

.card-step-title {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.form-field-label {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: #333333;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    display: block;
}

/* Delicate form inputs inside the white card */
.journey-input {
    background-color: #faf6ee !important; /* Soft parchment base matching visual styling */
    border: 1px solid rgba(19, 34, 26, 0.12) !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    padding: 12px 16px !important;
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    color: #333333 !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.journey-input::placeholder {
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) !important;
}

.journey-input:focus {
    border-color: var(--forest, #1B3A2D) !important;
}

.journey-select {
    height: calc(2.4rem + 12px);
}

.journey-textarea {
    resize: none;
}

/* Submit button matching visual styling */
.btn-journey-submit {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    background-color: var(--forest, #1B3A2D) !important;
    border: none;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-journey-submit:hover {
    background-color: var(--forest-mid, #254D3C) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(27, 58, 45, 0.2);
}

/* Responsive configurations */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .cta-banner-wrapper {
        height: auto;
        padding: 50px 25px;
    }
    .cta-overlay {
        background: linear-gradient(to bottom, 
            rgba(11, 28, 21, 0.98) 0%,   
            rgba(11, 28, 21, 0.85) 50%,  
            rgba(11, 28, 21, 0.95) 100%) !important; /* Standardized vertical gradient fallback */
    }
    .cta-floating-card-form {
        max-width: 100%;
        margin-top: 20px;
        padding: 30px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   HIGH-CONTRAST BANNER CORRECTIONS
   ========================================== */

/* Specialized overlay bypasses legacy overrides and applies heavy darkening on the left */
.journey-banner-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, 
        rgba(11, 28, 21, 0.98) 0%,   /* Rich solid deep-forest under the text */
        rgba(11, 28, 21, 0.90) 35%,  /* Heavy dark vignette extends past column 1 */
        rgba(11, 28, 21, 0.50) 65%,  
        rgba(11, 28, 21, 0.20) 85%,
        transparent 100%
    ) !important;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Eyebrow styling with decorative alignment rule */
.journey-eyebrow {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    color: var(--gold-warm, #E8CC8A) !important;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.journey-eyebrow::before {
    content: "";
    display: inline-block;
    width: 24px;
    height: 1px;
    background-color: var(--gold-warm, #E8CC8A);
}

.journey-lead-text {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(250, 246, 238, 0.85) !important; /* Premium soft cream with high legibility */
    max-width: 440px;
}

/* Details list icons & labels contrast enhancements */
.contact-info-icon-box {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(232, 204, 138, 0.25) !important; /* Custom gold border outline */
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) !important;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--gold-warm, #E8CC8A) !important; /* Gold icons */
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.contact-info-label {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--gold-warm, #E8CC8A) !important; /* Gold label contrast */
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.contact-info-value {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff !important; /* Bright white text values */
}

.contact-info-link {
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-info-link:hover {
    color: var(--gold-warm, #E8CC8A) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .journey-banner-overlay {
        background: linear-gradient(to bottom, 
            rgba(11, 28, 21, 0.98) 0%,   
            rgba(11, 28, 21, 0.88) 50%,  
            rgba(11, 28, 21, 0.95) 100%) !important; /* Fallback vertical block layout */
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   INTERACTIVE GRID & GLOW EFFECT
   ========================================== */

   .client-mosaic {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); /* Clean 5-column layout shown in video */
    background-color: transparent !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(19, 34, 26, 0.08);
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(19, 34, 26, 0.08);
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.mosaic-item {
    position: relative;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    padding: 60px 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(19, 34, 26, 0.08);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(19, 34, 26, 0.08);
    cursor: pointer;
    overflow: hidden;
    /* Smooth background color and fade transition */
    transition: background 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

/* Inner contents container */
.mosaic-item-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    z-index: 2;
    position: relative;
}

.mosaic-logo-text {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #111111;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* 
   Subtle micro-interactive border layer.
   Overlap inset by -1px ensures the gold lines sit directly on top of the gray grid lines.
*/
.mosaic-item::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -1px; 
    border: 1.5px solid transparent;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 5;
}

/* Hover Animation overrides */
.mosaic-item:hover::before {
    border-color: var(--gold-warm, #E8CC8A); /* Golden border frame on focus */
}

.mosaic-item:hover {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle at center, 
        rgba(232, 204, 138, 0.28) 0%,   /* Gold center glow matching the video */
        rgba(250, 246, 238, 0.08) 55%,  
        #ffffff 100%
    ) !important;
}

/* Responsive configurations */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .client-mosaic {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); /* 3 columns on tablet screens */
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .client-mosaic {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); /* 2 columns on mobile screens */
    }
    .mosaic-item {
        padding: 40px 20px;
    }
}


/* ==========================================
   FAQ LIGHT MODE SECTION STYLING
   ========================================== */

   .faq-section {
    background-color: #faf6ee !important; /* Soft premium warm backdrop */
    color: var(--forest, #1B3A2D);
}

.faq-main-title {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(38px, 5vw, 52px);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--forest, #1B3A2D);
}

.faq-accent-text {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', 'Georgia', serif;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--gold, #C9A84C); /* Distinct gold serif focus text */
}

/* Portrait container on the left */
.faq-image-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    height: 480px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(19, 34, 26, 0.08);
}

.faq-portrait-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.faq-image-wrapper:hover .faq-portrait-img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* Intro copy */
.faq-intro-text {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(19, 34, 26, 0.7);
    max-width: 580px;
}

/* Accordion Rows */
.faq-item {
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid rgba(19, 34, 26, 0.08); /* Clean horizontal borders */
    padding: 24px 0;
}

.faq-item:first-child {
    border-top: 1.5px solid rgba(19, 34, 26, 0.08);
}

/* Trigger Button */
.faq-trigger {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
    text-align: left;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.faq-question {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--forest, #1B3A2D);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* 
   The circular toggle button on the right.
   Uses a clean rotation transition to smoothly turn the plus into an 'X' close indicator.
*/
.faq-icon-btn {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--forest, #1B3A2D);
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 16px;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.faq-icon-btn i {
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

/* GSAP/Bootstrap Active Toggle States */
.faq-trigger:not(.collapsed) .faq-icon-btn {
    background-color: var(--gold, #C9A84C); /* Turns gold when active */
}

.faq-trigger:not(.collapsed) .faq-icon-btn i {
    transform: rotate(45deg); /* Rotates plus icon diagonally into close indicator */
}

/* Answer text body */
.faq-answer-body {
    padding-top: 16px;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(19, 34, 26, 0.75);
    max-width: 90%; /* Leaves spacing from right-hand indicator */
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Responsive configurations */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .faq-image-wrapper {
        height: 380px;
        /* margin-top: 30px;
        margin-bottom: 50px; */
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   LIGHT-THEME LUXURY FOOTER
   ========================================== */

   .footer-wrap {
    position: relative;
    background-color: #f2ecda !important; /* Elegant light cream background */
    color: #291b15; /* Dark brown for high-contrast legibility */
    padding: 70px 0 15px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    
    /* Solid forest green top border */
    border-top: 4px solid #1B3A2D !important;
}

/* Downward-pointing forest-green tab in the center of the top border */
.footer-wrap::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 32px;
    height: 12px;
    background-color: #1B3A2D; /* Match the forest green top border */
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 50% 100%);
    z-index: 10;
}

/* Architectural Blueprint Layout (Inverted for Light Theme) */
.footer-bg-blueprint {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center right;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    /* Inverts the dark blueprint image to dark lines on a light background with subtle opacity */
    /* filter: invert(1) brightness(1.1) contrast(0.9); */
    opacity: 0.05; 
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.footer-content-layer {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

.footer-brand-logo {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
}

/* Brand Logo image proportions */
.footer-logo-img {
    width: auto;
    height: 110px;
    display: block;
}

.footer-description {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #3d2b1f !important; /* Dark warm umber description */
    max-width: 320px;
}

/* Outlined Square Social blocks adapted for Light Theme */
.social-box {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(27, 58, 45, 0.25);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #1B3A2D !important; /* Forest green icons */
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.social-box:hover {
    background-color: #1B3A2D;
    color: #f2ecda !important; /* Swaps colors smoothly on hover */
    border-color: #1B3A2D;
}

/* Column Header Categories */
.footer-col-title {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    color: #1B3A2D; /* Forest Green headers */
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    position: relative;
}

/* Solid gold separator rule beneath headings */
.footer-col-title::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: -10px;
    width: 48px;
    height: 1.5px;
    background-color: #C9A84C; /* Accent gold line */
}

/* Chevron-indexed Navigation Links */
.footer-links-list li {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-links-list li a {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #3d2b1f !important; /* Dark brown links */
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.link-chevron {
    color: #C9A84C; /* Warm Gold */
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.footer-links-list li a:hover {
    color: #1B3A2D !important; /* Forest Green on hover */
}

.footer-links-list li a:hover .link-chevron {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Contact Details List Items */
.footer-contact-list li {
    color: #3d2b1f;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.contact-icon-small {
    color: #C9A84C; /* Accent Gold for icons */
    font-size: 16px;
}

.contact-link-light {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #3d2b1f !important;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-link-light:hover {
    color: #1B3A2D !important;
}

/* Horizontal Line separator */
.footer-hr {
    margin: 45px 0 10px 0 !important;
    border-color: rgba(27, 58, 45, 0.12) !important;
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Bottom segmented elements formatting */
.footer-copy-text {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #3d2b1f;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.bottom-circle {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(27, 58, 45, 0.2);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #1B3A2D;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.bottom-text {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #3d2b1f;
    text-align: center;
}

.bottom-link {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #3d2b1f !important;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.bottom-link:hover {
    color: #1B3A2D !important;
}

.bottom-divider {
    width: 1.5px;
    height: 36px;
    background-color: rgba(27, 58, 45, 0.15);
    align-self: center;
}

.bottom-legal a {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #3d2b1f !important;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.bottom-legal a:hover {
    color: #1B3A2D !important;
}

.legal-dot {
    color: rgba(27, 58, 45, 0.2);
    margin: 0 6px;
    user-select: none;
}

/* Responsive configurations */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .footer-col-title {
        margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    .footer-col-title::after {
        display: none;
    }
    .footer-bottom-bar {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start !important;
        gap: 20px;
    }
}

/* Full-cover Background Blueprint Styling (Optimized for the Light Image) */
.footer-bg-blueprint {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-size: contain;
    background-position: center right;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    /* mix-blend-mode: multiply; */
    opacity: 0.40;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}


.footer-css{
    color: var(--forest);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================
   TESTIMONIALS BLOCK & SLIDER STYLE
   ========================================== */

   .testimonials-section {
    background-color: #0b1c15 !important; /* Deep forest theme color */
    color: #ffffff;
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
}

.testimonials-slider-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    /* max-width: 1500px; Cap container boundary at 1500px */
    margin: 0 auto;    /* Center the container on ultra-wide viewports */
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 60px 0 20px; /* Vertical breathing room so overlapping avatars don't clip */
}

/* Left & Right gradient vignette overlays to softly fade cards into the dark layout edges */
.testimonials-slider-container::before,
.testimonials-slider-container::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 250px;
    z-index: 10;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.testimonials-slider-container::before {
    left: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #0b1c15 15%, rgba(11, 28, 21, 0) 100%);
}

.testimonials-slider-container::after {
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to left, #0b1c15 15%, rgba(11, 28, 21, 0) 100%);
}

/* Horizontal Sliding Track */
.testimonials-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    width: max-content;
    will-change: transform;
    cursor: grab;
}

.testimonials-track:active {
    cursor: grabbing;
}

/* Testimonial Card */
.testimonial-card {
    position: relative;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 40px;
    width: 380px;
    min-width: 380px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    user-select: none;
}

/* Circular Avatar overlapping the top-left edge */
.testimonial-avatar {
    position: absolute;
    top: -28px;
    left: 40px;
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 3px solid #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    z-index: 4;
}

/* Stylized Background quote icon */
.quote-icon-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    right: 30px;
    font-family: sans-serif;
    font-size: 110px;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    line-height: 1;
    z-index: 1;
    user-select: none;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.card-quote-title {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: #111111;
    margin: 20px 0 15px 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.card-quote-body {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #555555;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Footer layout inside the card */
.card-quote-footer {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    padding-top: 20px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

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

.profile-name {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #111111;
}

.profile-role {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #888888;
    margin-top: 2px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.profile-stars {
    color: #F79000;
    font-size: 18px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Responsive configurations */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .testimonial-card {
        width: 320px;
        min-width: 320px;
        padding: 30px;
    }
    .testimonials-slider-container::before,
    .testimonials-slider-container::after {
        width: 80px; /* Reduces vignetting space on smaller screens */
    }
}



/* ==========================================
   INVOUGE BY ARC HIGHLIGHT TEASER (HOMEPAGE)
   ========================================== */
   .invouge-teaser-section {
    background-color: var(--cream); /* Blends with the surrounding homepage sections */
    padding: 70px 0;
}

.teaser-card {
    background-color: var(--forest) !important; /* Deep signature forest green */
    border: 1px solid rgba(232, 204, 138, 0.15); /* Elegant gold CAD outline */
    min-height: 280px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(27, 58, 45, 0.08);
}

/* Watermark Blueprint Overlay */
.teaser-bg-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center right;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    mix-blend-mode: overlay;
    opacity: 0.13; /* Subtle architectural outline watermark */
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.teaser-eyebrow {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 0.25em;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold-warm);
}

.teaser-title {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    font-size: 42px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.teaser-title .logo-by {
    /* font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif; */
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--gold-warm);
}

.teaser-desc {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(250, 246, 238, 0.7);
}

/* Teaser Feature bullet lists */
.teaser-points-list ul li {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Premium Pill direct CTA Button */
.btn-invouge-direct {
    background-color: var(--gold-warm); /* Elegant gold */
    color: var(--forest) !important; /* Deep contrast text */
    border: none;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(232, 204, 138, 0.2);
}

.btn-invouge-direct:hover {
    background-color: #ffffff; /* Fades to clean white on hover */
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.btn-invouge-direct svg {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-invouge-direct:hover svg {
    transform: translateX(4px); /* Interactive chevron slide */
}

/* Responsive configurations */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .teaser-card {
        padding: 35px 25px !important;
    }
    .teaser-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    .btn-invouge-direct {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
        margin-top: 15px;
    }
    .teaser-points-list ul {
        align-items: start !important;
    }
}

/* Carousel Styling */
.carousel-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 20px 0;
}

.carousel-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    padding-left: 0 !important; /* Force padding-left to 0 so JavaScript math aligns perfectly */
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.mb-12{
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .container-fluid {
        max-width: 100%;
        padding: 0 2rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   CUSTOM DROPDOWN SELECT STYLING
   ========================================== */
   .custom-select-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    user-select: none;
    width: 100%;
}

.custom-select-trigger {
    background-color: #faf6ee !important; /* Soft parchment background */
    border: 1px solid rgba(19, 34, 26, 0.12);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35); /* Muted placeholder color */
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Turns text dark once a value is selected */
.custom-select-trigger .selected-value.selected {
    color: #333333;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.select-chevron {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #333333;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* Custom Styled Options Menu */
.custom-options-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background-color: #faf6ee;
    border: 1px solid rgba(19, 34, 26, 0.12);
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-top: 6px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(27, 58, 45, 0.08);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    z-index: 100; /* Sits cleanly on top of form textareas */
}

/* Individual Custom Option item styling */
.custom-option {
    padding: 12px 16px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #333333;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.custom-option:first-child {
    border-top-left-radius: 11px;
    border-top-right-radius: 11px;
}

.custom-option:last-child {
    border-bottom-left-radius: 11px;
    border-bottom-right-radius: 11px;
}

/* High-contrast hover matching design rules */
.custom-option:hover {
    background-color: var(--forest); /* Forest Green background on hover */
    color: var(--cream);            /* Warm cream text on hover */
}

/* Active State Transitions */
.custom-select-wrapper.open .custom-options-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.custom-select-wrapper.open .select-chevron {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.custom-select-wrapper.open .custom-select-trigger {
    border-color: var(--forest);
}

/* ==========================================
   MOBILE STACKING CARDS OVERRIDES (SWIPABLE SLIDER)
   ========================================== */
   @media (max-width: 991px) {
    /* 1. Convert the vertical stacking track into a horizontal flex container */
    .stacking-cards-track {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: row !important;
        overflow-x: auto !important;
        scroll-snap-type: x mandatory !important;
        scrollbar-width: none !important; /* Hides scrollbar on Firefox */
        gap: 20px !important;
        padding: 40px 20px 20px 20px !important; /* Space for shadows and breathing room */
        width: 100vw !important;
        margin-left: calc(-50vw + 50%) !important; /* Forces the track to bleed full screen width */
        margin-right: calc(-50vw + 50%) !important;
    }

    .stacking-cards-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none; /* Hides scrollbar on Chrome/Safari */
    }

    /* 2. Re-dimension cards to fit screen width and prevent visual stretching */
    .stacking-card {
        flex: 0 0 82% !important; /* Card occupies 82% of screen width (next card peaks on the right) */
        max-width: 82% !important;
        height: 510px !important; /* Firmly constrained height so NO text is cut off */
        min-height: 510px !important;
        position: relative !important; /* Disables sticky/GSAP position conflicts */
        top: auto !important;
        margin-bottom: 0 !important; /* Removes massive bottom margins used on desktop */
        scroll-snap-align: center !important; /* Snaps swipe cleanly to the center */
        box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) !important;
        background-color: #0b1410 !important;
    }

    /* 3. Re-structure card contents to fit vertically on mobile */
    .stacking-card .row {
        flex-direction: column !important; /* Stacks text content on top of image */
        height: 100% !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
    }

    /* 4. Optimize inner content padding and sizes */
    .stacking-card .card-content-side {
        padding: 24px 20px 12px 20px !important; /* Tighter padding for text columns */
        flex: 1 1 auto !important;
    }

    .stacking-card .card-title {
        font-size: 20px !important; /* Elegant compact heading size */
        margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    }

    /* Refined bullet layout to fit within height limit */
    .stacking-card .card-bullet-list {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 6px !important; /* Compact line gap */
    }

    .stacking-card .card-bullet-list li {
        font-size: 12.5px !important; /* Smaller, highly readable text size */
        line-height: 1.4 !important;
        gap: 8px !important;
    }

    /* 5. Restrain image container height on mobile */
    .stacking-card .col-lg-7 {
        padding: 0 20px 20px 20px !important;
        flex: 0 0 auto !important;
    }

    .stacking-card .card-img-holder {
        height: 140px !important; /* Controlled image height to prevent clipping content above */
        border-radius: 12px !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   MOBILE STACKING CARDS OVERRIDES (SWIPABLE SLIDER)
   ========================================== */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    /* 1. Convert the vertical stacking track into a horizontal flex container */
    .stacking-cards-track {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: row !important;
        overflow-x: auto !important;
        scroll-snap-type: x mandatory !important;
        scrollbar-width: none !important; /* Hides scrollbar on Firefox */
        gap: 20px !important;
        padding: 20px 20px 20px 20px !important; /* Space for shadows and breathing room */
        width: 100vw !important;
        margin-left: calc(-50vw + 50%) !important; /* Forces the track to bleed full screen width */
        margin-right: calc(-50vw + 50%) !important;
    }

    .stacking-cards-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none; /* Hides scrollbar on Chrome/Safari */
    }

    /* 2. Re-dimension cards with increased height to prevent image clipping */
    .stacking-card {
        flex: 0 0 85% !important; /* Card occupies 85% of screen width (next card peaks on the right) */
        max-width: 85% !important;
        height: 645px !important; /* Increased height to cleanly fit text + image */
        min-height: 645px !important;
        position: relative !important; /* Disables sticky/GSAP position conflicts */
        top: auto !important;
        margin-bottom: 0 !important; /* Removes massive bottom margins used on desktop */
        scroll-snap-align: center !important; /* Snaps swipe cleanly to the center */
        box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) !important;
        background-color: #0b1410 !important;
    }

    /* 3. Re-structure card contents to fit vertically on mobile */
    .stacking-card .row {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        height: 100% !important;
        justify-content: space-between !important; /* Locks text to top and image to bottom */
        margin: 0 !important;
    }

    /* 4. Optimize inner content padding and sizes */
    .stacking-card .card-content-side {
        padding: 30px 24px 10px 24px !important; /* Adjusted padding */
        flex: 0 0 auto !important; /* Prevents text block from pushing image out */
    }

    .stacking-card .card-title {
        font-size: 20px !important; /* Elegant compact heading size */
        margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    }

    /* Refined bullet layout to fit within height limit */
    .stacking-card .card-bullet-list {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 6px !important; /* Compact line gap */
    }

    .stacking-card .card-bullet-list li {
        font-size: 13px !important; /* Compact, highly readable text size */
        line-height: 1.4 !important;
        gap: 8px !important;
    }

    /* 5. Force image container to render at the bottom of the card */
    .stacking-card .col-lg-7 {
        padding: 0 24px 30px 24px !important;
        flex: 0 0 auto !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .stacking-card .card-img-holder {
        height: 160px !important; /* stable height for the image */
        width: 100% !important;
        border-radius: 12px !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
    }

    .stacking-card .card-img-holder img {
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 100% !important;
        object-fit: cover !important; /* Ensures no aspect ratio stretching */
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   MOBILE PROJECTS CAROUSEL RESPONSIVE OVERRIDES
   ========================================== */
   @media (max-width: 767px) {
    /* 1. Allow card height to scale dynamically to prevent text clipping */
    .card {
        min-width: 88vw !important;
        height: auto !important; /* Dynamic height calculation based on text content */
        background: #ffffff !important; /* White card background */
        border: 1px solid #e0e0e0 !important;
        border-radius: 16px !important;
        padding: 12px !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
    }

    /* 2. Style image container with defined portrait height constraints */
    .card-img-container {
        height: 260px !important; /* Perfect visual height on mobile */
        border-radius: 12px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        position: relative !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
    }

    /* 3. Convert absolute overlay to relative block stack below the image */
    .card-info-overlay {
        position: relative !important; /* Stacks naturally below image container */
        bottom: auto !important;
        left: auto !important;
        right: auto !important;
        padding: 12px 4px 4px 4px !important; /* Spacious padding */
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 12px !important;
        background: transparent !important;
        z-index: 2;
    }

    /* 4. Contrast alignments for typography on white card base */
    .project-title {
        font-size: 20px !important;
        color: #1a1a1a !important; /* High contrast dark text */
        font-weight: 700 !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
    }

    /* 5. Force metadata block to show fully in high contrast */
    .project-meta-hover {
        display: flex !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        max-height: none !important;
        transform: none !important;
        margin-top: 4px !important;
        color: #555555 !important; /* Dark gray for maximum legibility */
        font-size: 13.5px !important;
        font-weight: 500 !important;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .meta-separator {
        color: #cccccc !important; /* Distinct dark separator */
    }

    /* Category indicator positioned cleanly above title */
    .project-category {
        align-self: flex-start !important;
        order: -1; /* Stacks above title vertically */
        color: var(--gold, #C9A84C) !important; /* Premium brand gold */
        font-size: 11px !important;
        font-weight: 700 !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.12em;
        margin: 0 !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .no-mt-mobile {
        margin-top: 0 !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   MOBILE BUTTON SLIDE ANIMATION STABILITY FIX
   ========================================== */
   @media (max-width: 991px) {
    /* 1. Force the button to maintain its single-row inline-flex layout without wrapping */
    .btn-slide-animate {
        display: inline-flex !important;
        flex-direction: row !important;
        flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 290px !important; /* Keeps the button pill elegant on mobile screens */
        margin: 20px auto 0 auto !important; /* Centered with top breathing room */
    }

    /* 2. Lock text containers to prevent wrapping and overlapping text rows */
    .btn-slide-animate .btn-text-container {
        height: 16px !important;
        line-height: 16px !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
        display: inline-block !important;
        white-space: nowrap !important; /* Strictly forbids line wrapping */
        flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    }

    /* 3. Force the vertical sliding layers to remain within their 16px mask limit */
    .btn-slide-animate .btn-text-wrapper {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        height: 32px !important; /* Holds exactly 2 rows of 16px */
        transform: none !important; /* Deactivates hovering hover loops on touch devices */
    }

    .btn-slide-animate .btn-text-wrapper span,
    .btn-slide-animate .btn-text-wrapper svg {
        height: 16px !important;
        line-height: 16px !important;
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    }
}

/* ===================================================================
   INVOUGE TEASER SPECIFIC BUTTON OVERRIDES
   =================================================================== */

/* Default State: Set to the golden hover color of the design system */
#invouge-teaser .btn-minimal-dark {
    background-color: var(--gold-warm) !important;
    border-color: var(--gold-warm) !important;
    color: var(--forest) !important;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--transition, ease);
}

/* Ensure SVGs inside cascade correctly to the forest green color */
#invouge-teaser .btn-minimal-dark svg {
    stroke: var(--forest) !important;
}

/* Hover State: Transitions to the soft cream background */
#invouge-teaser .btn-minimal-dark:hover {
    background-color: var(--cream) !important;
    border-color: var(--cream) !important;
    color: var(--forest) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

#invouge-teaser .btn-minimal-dark:hover svg {
    stroke: var(--forest) !important;
}


/* ===================================================================
   INVOUGE BY ARC - NAV BAR INLINE STYLING
   =================================================================== */
   @import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Cormorant+Garamond:ital,wght@0,400;0,600;1,400;1,600&display=swap');

   /* Inline Menu Item / Adjacent Block Link */
   .brand-invouge-menu {
       display: inline-flex;
       align-items: baseline;
       text-decoration: none !important;
       font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', 'Georgia', serif;
       line-height: 1;
       transition: transform 0.3s ease;
       margin-left: 28px; /* Separator spacing */
       border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15); /* Subtle divider line */
       padding-left: 20px;
       vertical-align: middle;
   }
   
   .brand-invouge-menu:hover {
       transform: scale(1.02);
   }
   
   /* INITIAL STATE: Transparent bar over dark hero */
   .brand-invouge-menu .brand-text-invouge,
   .brand-invouge-menu .brand-text-arc {
       font-size: 18px; /* Scaled down slightly to align with menu links */
       font-weight: 600;
       text-transform: uppercase;
       color: var(--cream, #FAF6EE) !important;
       letter-spacing: 0.04em;
       transition: color 0.4s ease;
   }
   
   .brand-invouge-menu .brand-text-invouge {
       font-style: italic;
   }
   
   .brand-invouge-menu .brand-text-arc {
       font-style: normal;
       letter-spacing: 0.08em;
   }
   
   .brand-invouge-menu .brand-text-by {
       font-size: 13px;
       font-weight: 400;
       font-style: italic;
       text-transform: lowercase;
       color: var(--gold-warm, #E8CC8A) !important; /* Gold on dark background */
       margin: 0 5px;
       position: relative;
       top: -1px;
       transition: color 0.4s ease;
   }
   
   /* SCROLLED STATE: Over light cream header background */
   .nav-wrapper.scrolled .brand-invouge-menu {
       border-left-color: rgba(27, 58, 45, 0.15); /* Forest divider */
   }
   
   .nav-wrapper.scrolled .brand-invouge-menu .brand-text-invouge,
   .nav-wrapper.scrolled .brand-invouge-menu .brand-text-arc {
       color: var(--forest, #1B3A2D) !important; /* Deep forest green */
   }
   
   .nav-wrapper.scrolled .brand-invouge-menu .brand-text-by {
       color: #5D7599 !important; /* Soft slate-blue on light background */
   }
   
   /* Luxury Interactive Hover State */
   .brand-invouge-menu:hover .brand-text-invouge,
   .brand-invouge-menu:hover .brand-text-arc {
       color: var(--cognac-light, #A04D28) !important;
   }
   
   /* Ensure vertical menu alignment */
   .nav-links {
       align-items: center;
   }
   

   /* ===================================================================
   HEADER LAYOUT REFINEMENTS (MATCHING SCREENSHOT)
   =================================================================== */

/* 1. Hide the Enquiry button completely from view */
.btn-enquiry, 
.nav-cta-wrapper .btn-enquiry {
    display: none !important;
}

/* 2. Style the far-right wrapper */
.nav-cta-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

/* 3. Style the typographic logo and vertical divider */
.brand-invouge-menu {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', 'Georgia', serif;
    line-height: 1;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    
    /* Subtle vertical divider line matching screenshot depth */
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important; 
    padding-left: 24px;
    margin-left: 10px;
}

.brand-invouge-menu:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Standard transparent header state (White text & Gold 'by') */
.brand-invouge-menu .brand-text-invouge,
.brand-invouge-menu .brand-text-arc {
    font-size: 21px; /* Sized precisely for the desktop navbar */
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    transition: color 0.4s ease;
}

.brand-invouge-menu .brand-text-invouge {
    font-style: italic;
}

.brand-invouge-menu .brand-text-arc {
    font-style: normal;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.brand-invouge-menu .brand-text-by {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-style: italic;
    text-transform: lowercase;
    color: var(--gold-warm, #E8CC8A) !important; /* Premium brand gold */
    margin: 0 6px;
    position: relative;
    top: -1px;
    transition: color 0.4s ease;
}

/* Scrolled state transitions (Adapting cleanly to the cream background) */
.nav-wrapper.scrolled .brand-invouge-menu {
    border-left-color: rgba(27, 58, 45, 0.15) !important; /* Darker divider line */
}

.nav-wrapper.scrolled .brand-invouge-menu .brand-text-invouge,
.nav-wrapper.scrolled .brand-invouge-menu .brand-text-arc {
    color: var(--forest, #1B3A2D) !important; /* Brand forest green */
}

.nav-wrapper.scrolled .brand-invouge-menu .brand-text-by {
    color: var(--gold, #C9A84C) !important; /* Transitions to brand gold */
}

/* Hover accent states */
.brand-invouge-menu:hover .brand-text-invouge,
.brand-invouge-menu:hover .brand-text-arc {
    color: var(--gold-warm) !important;
}


/* ===================================================================
   CINEMATIC PAGE PRELOADER SYSTEM (REPRODUCING VIDEO TRANSITIONS)
   =================================================================== */

/* Prevent scrolling or content manipulation while preloader is active */
body.preloader-active {
    overflow: hidden !important;
    height: 100vh !important;
}

.page-preloader {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: #0d271a; /* Deep luxury warm pine green background */
    z-index: 99999;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 1;
    
    /* Smooth slide-up wipe out of view */
    transition: transform 0.95s cubic-bezier(0.76, 0, 0.24, 1), opacity 0.95s ease;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}

/* Wipes the preloader curtain vertically on transition completion */
.page-preloader.loaded {
    transform: translateY(-100%);
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.preloader-content {
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 800px;
    padding: 0 40px;
}

/* 1. "A R C" Subtle scale & fade reveal */
.loader-title {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', 'Georgia', serif;
    font-size: 72px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: #dfca90; /* Authentic champagne gold */
    letter-spacing: 0.65em;
    padding-left: 0.65em; /* Compensate for tracking to keep text perfectly centered */
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.1;
    
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.96) translateY(12px);
    animation: premiumFadeReveal 1.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) forwards;
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

/* 2. Expanding Gold Divider */
.loader-divider {
    width: 260px; /* Wide architectural line span */
    height: 1px;
    
    /* Feathered luxury gold gradient fading seamlessly on both edges */
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, 
        rgba(223, 204, 138, 0) 0%, 
        rgba(223, 202, 144, 0.8) 50%, 
        rgba(223, 204, 138, 0) 100%
    );
    margin: 28px 0;
    
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: center;
    animation: premiumLineGrow 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) forwards;
    animation-delay: 0.6s;
}

/* ===================================================================
   PVT. LTD. & CORPORATE SUBTITLE EXTENSIONS
   =================================================================== */

/* 3. "DESIGN AND DEVELOPER" Line */
.loader-subtitle {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #faf6ee; /* Warm cream/off-white */
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    padding-left: 0.28em; /* Offset for letter spacing */
    
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    animation: premiumFadeIn 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1) forwards;
    animation-delay: 0.7s;
}

/* 4. "PVT. LTD." Flanked Container */
.loader-pvt-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 16px; /* Space between gold lines and text */
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px; /* Keeps the line lengths balanced and centered */
    margin-top: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    animation: premiumFadeIn 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1) forwards;
    animation-delay: 0.95s; /* Animates just after Part 1 */
}

/* Horizontal Accent Rules */
.pvt-line {
    flex-grow: 1;
    height: 1px;
    background-color: #dfca90; /* Gold rule matches corporate asset */
    opacity: 0.35;
}

/* Centered PVT. LTD. */
.pvt-text {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #dfca90; /* Brand gold */
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* 5. Bottom Taglines row */
.loader-taglines {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(250, 246, 238, 0.45); /* Muted contrast to guide visual hierarchy */
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    animation: premiumFadeIn 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1) forwards;
    animation-delay: 1.2s; /* Final sequence reveal */
}

.loader-taglines .tag-sep {
    color: rgba(223, 202, 144, 0.4); /* Gold divider lines matching screenshot contrast */
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* ===================================================
   KEYFRAME DEFINITIONS (RESOLVES DISPLAY BUG)
   =================================================== */
@keyframes premiumFadeIn {
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@keyframes premiumFadeReveal {
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
    }
}

@keyframes premiumLineGrow {
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scaleX(1);
    }
}

/* Mobile Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .loader-title {
        font-size: 46px;
        letter-spacing: 0.4em;
        padding-left: 0.4em;
    }
    .loader-divider {
        width: 180px;
        margin: 20px 0;
    }
    .loader-subtitle {
        font-size: 11px;
        letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    }
    .loader-pvt-container {
        max-width: 240px;
        margin-top: 8px;
        margin-bottom: 24px;
        gap: 12px;
    }
    .pvt-text {
        font-size: 10px;
        letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    }
    .loader-taglines {
        font-size: 9px;
        gap: 10px;
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    .loader-taglines .tag-sep {
        display: none; /* Stacks on mobile viewports */
    }
}

/* ===================================================================
   INTERACTIVE DRAGGABLE TICKER MARQUEE
   =================================================================== */
   .ticker-marquee-bar.modern-luxury {
    cursor: grab;
}

.ticker-marquee-bar.modern-luxury:active {
    cursor: grabbing;
}

/* Disable native CSS animation so JS handles the coordinate layout offsets */
.ticker-marquee-bar.modern-luxury .ticker-marquee-track {
    animation: none !important;
    display: inline-flex;
    will-change: transform;
    user-select: none;
    -webkit-user-drag: none;
}