/* Modern CSS Reset & Variable Definitions */
:root {
  --primary-red: #A81E24;
  --primary-red-hover: #C02229;
  --primary-red-light: #FDEDEE;
  --primary-gold: #DFB15B;
  --primary-gold-hover: #C99A46;
  --dark-bg: #1A1A1A;
  --dark-bar-text: #E0E0E0;
  --text-color: #333333;
  --text-muted: #666666;
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --header-height: 90px;
  --top-bar-height: 45px;
  --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

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

body {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  color: var(--text-color);
  background-color: #FDFDFD;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

/* ==========================================
   PAGE LOADER
   ========================================== */
.page-loader {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: #2C3038;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 99999;
  transition: opacity 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.5s;
}

.page-loader.fade-out {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
}

.loader-spinner {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border: 4px solid rgba(223, 177, 91, 0.1);
  border-top-color: var(--primary-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: spin 1s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes spin {
  to {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}



.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

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

ul {
  list-style: none;
}

/* ==========================================
   TOP BAR STYLING
   ========================================== */
.top-bar {
  background-color: #2C3038;
  height: var(--top-bar-height);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--dark-bar-text);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 100;
}

.top-bar-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.top-bar-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
}

.contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--dark-bar-text);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.contact-item:hover {
  color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.contact-item i {
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  font-size: 14px;
}

.top-bar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.social-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.social-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 12px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.social-icon:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-gold);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(223, 177, 91, 0.35);
}

/* ==========================================
   HEADER STYLING
   ========================================== */
.main-header {
  background-color: var(--white);
  height: var(--header-height);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 99;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.header-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1400px;
  height: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}

/* Logo Section with S-Curve Background */
.logo-block {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: 100%;
  margin-left: min(0px, calc((1400px - 100vw) / 2));
  /* Keeps logo background touching the left screen edge on wide viewports/zooms */
}

.logo-curved-bg {
  background: url('../img/logo/logo-bg.webp') no-repeat left center;
  background-size: 100% 100%;
  width: 170px;
  /* narrowed to move text left */
  height: 100%;
  padding-left: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.logo-curved-bg::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -2000px;
  right: calc(100% - 2px);
  height: 100%;
  background-color: #9d1f20;
  /* Matches the left edge of logo-bg.webp */
  z-index: -1;
}


.logo-wrapper {
  width: 72px;
  /* increased from 56px */
  height: 72px;
  /* increased from 56px */
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--white);
  padding: 2px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  border: 2px solid var(--primary-gold);
}

.logo-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.brand-info {
  padding-left: 10px;
  margin-left: -8px;
  /* shifted slightly right to prevent text being hidden, keeping it close to the curve */
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 3;
  /* raised z-index to stay above background image container */
}

.brand-title {
  font-size: 30px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--primary-red);
  line-height: 1.0;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  /* wider layout as requested */
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.brand-subtitle {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

/* Navigation Menu */
.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
  height: 100%;
}

.nav-item {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: 100%;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-color);
  padding: 10px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-item.active .nav-link {
  color: var(--primary-red);
}

.nav-link i {
  font-size: 10px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-link:hover i {
  transform: translateY(2px);
}

/* Underline slide effect */
.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 25px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: var(--primary-red);
  transition: var(--transition);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-item.active .nav-link::after {
  width: 100%;
}

/* Dropdown Menu styling */
.dropdown {
  position: relative;
}

.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(15px);
  background-color: var(--white);
  min-width: 220px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: 12px 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--primary-red);
}

.dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-item a {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-color);
}

.dropdown-item a:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-red-light);
  color: var(--primary-red);
  padding-left: 24px;
}

/* CTA Button Section (Standard Pill Button) */
.cta-block {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: 100%;
  padding-right: 24px;
}

.cta-button {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: var(--primary-red);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(168, 30, 36, 0.15);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.cta-button:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-red-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(168, 30, 36, 0.25);
}

/* ==========================================
   MOBILE NAVIGATION
   ========================================== */
.mobile-nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 24px;
  color: var(--text-color);
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 100;
  padding: 8px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.mobile-nav-toggle:hover {
  color: var(--primary-red);
}

/* ==========================================
   HERO SLIDER STYLING (CROSSFADE AUTO-SLIDE)
   ========================================== */
.hero-slider {
  position: relative;
  height: calc(100vh - var(--header-height) - var(--top-bar-height));
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--dark-bg);
}

.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-position: center;
  background-size: cover;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  padding-left: max(24px, calc((100% - 1200px) / 2 + 24px));
  padding-right: 24px;
  text-align: left;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-slide-content {
  max-width: 900px;
  color: var(--white);
  /* white text as requested */
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: 54px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.hero-desc {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  max-width: 750px;
  margin: 0 0 36px 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.hero-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: var(--primary-red);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 16px 36px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(168, 30, 36, 0.35);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.hero-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-red-hover);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(168, 30, 36, 0.45);
}

/* Staggered Text & Button Animations */
.hero-slide .animate-text {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.hero-slide.active .hero-title {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition-delay: 0.4s;
}

.hero-slide.active .hero-desc {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition-delay: 0.6s;
}

.hero-slide.active .hero-btn {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition-delay: 0.8s;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero-slider {
    height: 50vw;
    /* Matches the 2:1 image aspect ratio to show the full image */
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .hero-desc {
    display: none;
    /* Hide description on tablets/mobiles to keep slider clean */
  }

  .hero-btn {
    padding: 10px 24px;
    font-size: 13px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-slider {
    height: 50vw;
  }

  .hero-slide {
    padding-left: 24px;
    padding-right: 24px;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .hero-btn {
    padding: 8px 20px;
    font-size: 12px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-slider {
    height: 50vw;
  }

  .hero-slide {
    padding-left: 16px;
    padding-right: 16px;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.25;
  }

  .hero-btn {
    padding: 6px 14px;
    font-size: 11px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 13px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }

  .hero-btn {
    padding: 5px 12px;
    font-size: 10px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN BREAKPOINTS
   ========================================== */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .logo-curved-bg {
    width: 140px;
    /* Reduced from 170px */
    padding-left: 16px;
    /* Reduced from 24px */
  }

  .logo-wrapper {
    width: 58px;
    /* Reduced from 72px */
    height: 58px;
    /* Reduced from 72px */
  }

  .brand-title {
    font-size: 22px;
    /* Balanced size */
    letter-spacing: 2px;
  }

  .brand-subtitle {
    font-size: 9px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-top: 4px;
  }

  .nav-menu {
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .top-bar {
    display: none;
    /* Hide top bar on tablet/mobile for better clean UI */
  }

  .mobile-nav-toggle {
    display: block;
    margin-right: 16px;
  }

  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: var(--header-height);
    right: -100%;
    width: 300px;
    height: calc(100vh - var(--header-height));
    background-color: var(--white);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 40px 24px;
    gap: 0;
    box-shadow: -5px 0 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: var(--transition);
    overflow-y: auto;
    z-index: 98;
  }

  .nav-menu.active {
    right: 0;
  }

  .nav-item {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #ECECEC;
  }

  .nav-link {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 16px 0;
    font-size: 16px;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }

  .nav-link::after {
    display: none;
    /* Hide underline effect */
  }

  .dropdown-menu {
    position: static;
    transform: none !important;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    box-shadow: none;
    background-color: var(--primary-red-light);
    border-top: none;
    border-radius: 0;
    display: none;
    padding: 8px 0;
    width: 100%;
  }

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

  .dropdown-item a {
    padding: 10px 30px;
  }

  .cta-block {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: 16px;
    padding-right: 0;
  }

  .cta-button {
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-size: 14px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .logo-curved-bg {
    padding-left: 10px;
    width: 105px;
    /* scaled down for mobile header */
  }

  .logo-wrapper {
    width: 52px;
    /* increased from 44px */
    height: 52px;
  }

  .brand-info {
    padding-left: 6px;
    margin-left: -4px;
    /* shifted slightly right */
    z-index: 3;
  }

  .brand-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
  }

  .brand-subtitle {
    font-size: 8px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
  }

  .cta-button {
    padding: 8px 16px;
    font-size: 12px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================
   WELCOME / ABOUT SECTION STYLING
   ========================================== */
.about-section {
  padding: 60px 0;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.about-image-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.about-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.about-image-card:hover .about-image {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.about-experience-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 30px;
  right: -20px;
  background-color: var(--primary-red);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 20px 30px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(168, 30, 36, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  border-left: 5px solid var(--primary-gold);
  z-index: 2;
}

.badge-number {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.badge-text {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-top: 4px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

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

.section-tagline {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  /* black text */
  background-color: rgba(168, 30, 36, 0.08);
  /* light maroon background */
  border: 1px solid rgba(168, 30, 36, 0.2);
  /* light maroon border */
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  display: inline-block;
  width: fit-content;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  /* black text */
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.about-text {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-color);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  text-align: justify;
}

.about-text.highlight {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark-bg);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-gold);
  padding-left: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.countries-lead {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-bg);
  margin-top: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.countries-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.country-tag {
  background-color: #F8F9FA;
  border: 1px solid #EAEAEA;
  color: var(--text-color);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.country-tag i {
  color: var(--primary-red);
  font-size: 11px;
}

.country-tag:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-red);
  border-color: var(--primary-red);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.country-tag:hover i {
  color: var(--white);
}

.about-btn-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  /* aligns the button to the left side */
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.about-btn-more {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background-color: var(--primary-red);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(168, 30, 36, 0.15);
}

.about-btn-more:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-red-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(168, 30, 36, 0.25);
}

.about-btn-more i {
  font-size: 12px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.about-btn-more:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .about-section {
    padding: 70px 0;
  }

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

  .about-image-wrapper {
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .about-experience-badge {
    right: 10px;
    bottom: 20px;
    padding: 15px 22px;
  }

  .badge-number {
    font-size: 24px;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 24px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .about-section {
    padding: 50px 0;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 20px;
  }

  .about-text.highlight {
    font-size: 16px;
    padding-left: 15px;
  }

  .country-tag {
    padding: 6px 12px;
    font-size: 12px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================
   WHY CHOOSE US SECTION STYLING
   ========================================== */
.choose-section {
  padding: 60px 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05)),
    url('../img/bg-img.webp') no-repeat center center / cover;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.choose-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 60px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.choose-title {
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 16px 0 18px;
}

.choose-intro {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-color);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.choose-strengths-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--primary-red);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(168, 30, 36, 0.25);
  padding: 6px 20px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: rgba(168, 30, 36, 0.04);
}

.choose-slider-outer {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-select: none;
}

.choose-slider-track-wrapper {
  overflow: visible;
  padding: 60px 0 60px;
}

.choose-slider-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
  cursor: grab;
  touch-action: pan-y;
}

.choose-slider-track:active {
  cursor: grabbing;
}

.choose-card {
  flex: 0 0 33.333%;
  width: 33.333%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 20px 24px 28px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
  position: relative;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-select: none;
}

.choose-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(168, 30, 36, 0.14), 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06) !important;
}

.card-img-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  height: 320px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

/* Wavy ClipPaths for each card tilt matching the shared image wave curves! */
.tilt-left .card-img-wrapper,
.tilt-none .card-img-wrapper,
.tilt-left-small .card-img-wrapper {
  clip-path: url(#wave-clip-1);
}

.tilt-right .card-img-wrapper,
.tilt-right-small .card-img-wrapper {
  clip-path: url(#wave-clip-2);
}

.card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  -webkit-user-drag: none;
}

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

.card-title {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.card-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-color);
}

/* Card Rotations matching the layout design image! */
.tilt-left {
  transform: rotate(-2deg);
}

.tilt-right {
  transform: rotate(1.8deg);
}

.tilt-none {
  transform: rotate(0deg);
}

.tilt-right-small {
  transform: rotate(1.2deg);
}

.tilt-left-small {
  transform: rotate(-1.5deg);
}

/* Slider Controls */
.slider-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 45%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  color: var(--dark-bg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 5;
}

.slider-arrow:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-red);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--primary-red);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(168, 30, 36, 0.3);
}

.arrow-prev {
  left: -10px;
}

.arrow-next {
  right: -10px;
}

/* Slider Indicators */
.choose-dots-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.slider-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.slider-dot.active {
  width: 24px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  background-color: var(--primary-red);
}

/* Mission Statement Banner */
.choose-mission-banner {
  margin-top: 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2C3038 0%, #3C424E 100%);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--primary-gold);
  padding: 18px 30px;
  border-radius: 0 16px 16px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.mission-text {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .mission-text {
    white-space: nowrap;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .choose-mission-banner {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

.quote-icon {
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  font-size: 20px;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Responsive Media Queries for Carousel */

/* Large laptops & desktops: 3 cards full width */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .choose-card {
    flex: 0 0 33.333%;
    width: 33.333%;
  }
}

/* Tablets: 2 cards full width */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .choose-section {
    padding: 70px 0;
  }

  .choose-card {
    flex: 0 0 50%;
    width: 50%;
  }

  .choose-title {
    font-size: 26px;
  }

  .choose-slider-outer {
    padding: 0;
  }

  .choose-slider-track-wrapper {
    padding: 50px 0 55px;
  }
}

/* Small tablets */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .choose-card {
    flex: 0 0 50%;
    width: 50%;
  }
}

/* Mobile: 1 card full width */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .choose-section {
    padding: 50px 0;
  }

  .choose-card {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .choose-title {
    font-size: 20px;
  }

  .card-img-wrapper {
    height: 270px;
  }

  .choose-slider-track-wrapper {
    padding: 40px 0 45px;
  }

  .choose-mission-banner {
    padding: 18px 20px;
  }

  .mission-text {
    font-size: 14px;
    gap: 8px;
  }
}

/* =============================================
   SERVICES OVERVIEW SECTION
   ============================================= */

.services-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background-color: #F4F6F9;
}

.services-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.services-title {
  font-size: 34px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark-bg);
  margin: 10px 0 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

/* 4-column grid */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

/* Individual card */
.service-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(168, 30, 36, 0.12);
}

/* Image wrapper */
.service-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
  display: block;
}

.service-card:hover .service-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* Card body */
.service-body {
  padding: 20px 20px 24px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.service-name {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-bg);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.service-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #5a6475;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

/* CTA Button */
.services-cta {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.btn-view-services {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--primary-red);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 14px 36px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(168, 30, 36, 0.25);
}

.btn-view-services:hover {
  background: #8b1519;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(168, 30, 36, 0.35);
}

.btn-view-services i {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-view-services:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

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

  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
  }

  .services-title {
    font-size: 26px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .service-img-wrap {
    height: 180px;
  }
}

/* =============================================
   COUNTRIES WE SUPPORT SECTION
   ============================================= */

.countries-section {
  padding: 60px 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.countries-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 52px;
}

.countries-title {
  font-size: 34px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark-bg);
  margin: 10px 0 14px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.countries-intro {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #5a6475;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Marquee outer — clips overflow */
.marquee-outer {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  padding: 10px 0;
  /* Add vertical padding so the card's top border doesn't get clipped on hover translateY */
  /* Fade edges */
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 8%, black 92%, transparent 100%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 8%, black 92%, transparent 100%);
}

/* Marquee track — flex row, no wrap */
.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  gap: 20px;
  width: max-content;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Row 1: scrolls left → */
.marquee-left {
  animation: scrollLeft 30s linear infinite;
}

/* Row 2: scrolls right ← */
.marquee-right {
  animation: scrollRight 30s linear infinite;
}

/* Pause on hover */
.marquee-outer:hover .marquee-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

/* Keyframes */
@keyframes scrollLeft {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

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

@keyframes scrollRight {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

/* Country card */
.country-card {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  /* Reduced gap */
  width: 156px;
  /* Compact width */
  padding: 12px 10px;
  /* Reduced vertical & horizontal padding */
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid #e8ecf2;
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
  cursor: default;
  user-select: none;
}

.country-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-red);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(168, 30, 36, 0.12);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.country-flag {
  width: 100px;
  /* Increased from 90px */
  height: 66px;
  /* Increased from 60px */
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid #e8ecf2;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.country-flag img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  /* Ensure logo/flag is visible fully */
  padding: 0;
  /* Removed padding to maximize logo/flag size */
}

.country-name {
  font-size: 14px;
  /* Balanced font size */
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-bg);
  text-align: center;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

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

  .countries-title {
    font-size: 24px;
  }

  .country-card {
    width: 110px;
    /* Compact width on mobile */
    padding: 8px 6px;
    /* Reduced padding on mobile */
    border-radius: 12px;
    gap: 4px;
  }

  .country-flag {
    width: 76px;
    /* Increased size on mobile */
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 4px;
  }

  .country-name {
    font-size: 11px;
  }
}

/* =============================================
   CALL TO ACTION SECTION
   ============================================= */

.cta-section {
  padding: 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  width: 100%;
}

.cta-banner {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6E0B0F 0%, var(--primary-red) 100%);
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 50px 32px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(168, 30, 36, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Layered, overlapping arcs (matches the visual concept in the reference image) */
.cta-decorations {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-circle {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  box-shadow: 8px 0 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  border: none;
}

/* Innermost circle (most opaque) */
.cta-circle-1 {
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  left: -160px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  z-index: 4;
}

/* Second circle */
.cta-circle-2 {
  width: 440px;
  height: 440px;
  left: -220px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
  z-index: 3;
}

/* Third circle */
.cta-circle-3 {
  width: 560px;
  height: 560px;
  left: -280px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Outermost circle (most subtle) */
.cta-circle-4 {
  width: 680px;
  height: 680px;
  left: -340px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* CTA Content */
.cta-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  max-width: 800px;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--white);
}

.cta-tagline {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.cta-title {
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.cta-desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

/* CTA Buttons */
.cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.btn-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
  cursor: pointer;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.btn-primary-cta {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--primary-red);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.btn-primary-cta:hover {
  background: var(--primary-gold);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(223, 177, 91, 0.25);
}

.btn-secondary-cta {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.btn-secondary-cta:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Responsive CTA */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .cta-banner {
    padding: 45px 24px;
  }

  .cta-title {
    font-size: 28px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .cta-banner {
    padding: 40px 20px;
  }

  .cta-circle {
    display: none;
    /* Hide background circles on smaller mobile screens to save space */
  }

  .cta-title {
    font-size: 24px;
  }

  .cta-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
  }

  .cta-buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .btn-cta {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 20px;
  }
}

/* =============================================
   FOOTER SECTION
   ============================================= */

.main-footer {
  background-color: #2C3038;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.footer-top {
  padding: 60px 0 40px;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--primary-gold);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2.2fr 0.8fr 1.5fr 1.8fr;
  gap: 40px;
}

.footer-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* Column 1: Logo block */
.footer-logo-block {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-logo-wrapper {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid var(--primary-gold);
  background: var(--white);
}

.footer-logo-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

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

.footer-brand-title {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.footer-brand-subtitle {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.footer-about-text {
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-social-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  font-size: 14px;
}

.footer-social-icon:hover {
  background: var(--primary-gold);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Titles */
.footer-col-title {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
}

.footer-col-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 40px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--primary-gold);
}

/* Links columns */
.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.footer-links a i {
  font-size: 10px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

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

.footer-links a:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  color: var(--primary-gold);
}


/* Column 4: Contact us list */
.footer-contact-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.footer-contact-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
}

.contact-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--primary-red);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 15px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.contact-detail {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.contact-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.contact-detail a,
.contact-detail span {
  color: #F1F5F9;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.contact-detail a:hover {
  color: var(--white);
}

/* Copyright Bottom Bar */
.footer-bottom {
  background-color: var(--primary-red);
  padding: 20px 0;
  color: var(--white);
}

.footer-bottom-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.copyright-text {
  font-weight: 500;
}

.developer-text {
  font-weight: 500;
}

.developer-text a {
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.developer-text a:hover {
  color: var(--white);
}

/* Responsive Footer */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer-top {
    padding: 60px 0 30px;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 35px;
  }

  .footer-bottom-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 10px;
  }
}

/* =============================================
   SCROLL-TRIGGERED ANIMATIONS (AOS) SYSTEM
   ============================================= */

/* Base hidden state */
.reveal-on-scroll {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.215, 0.61, 0.355, 1),
    transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.215, 0.61, 0.355, 1);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

/* Directional variants */
.reveal-left {
  transform: translateX(-40px);
}

.reveal-right {
  transform: translateX(40px);
}

.reveal-scale {
  transform: scale(0.92);
}

/* Active visible state */
.reveal-on-scroll.revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(0) scale(1);
}

/* Staggered transition delays for lists/grids */
.reveal-delay-1 {
  transition-delay: 0.1s;
}

.reveal-delay-2 {
  transition-delay: 0.18s;
}

.reveal-delay-3 {
  transition-delay: 0.26s;
}

.reveal-delay-4 {
  transition-delay: 0.34s;
}

.reveal-delay-5 {
  transition-delay: 0.42s;
}

.reveal-delay-6 {
  transition-delay: 0.5s;
}

.reveal-delay-7 {
  transition-delay: 0.58s;
}

.reveal-delay-8 {
  transition-delay: 0.66s;
}

/* =============================================
   INNER BANNER SECTION STYLING
   ============================================= */
.inner-banner {
  position: relative;
  height: 280px;
  width: 100%;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Background image overrides for each subpage */
.banner-about {
  background-image: url('../img/slider/inner-banner/about1.webp');
}

.banner-service {
  background-image: url('../img/slider/inner-banner/service1.webp');
}

.banner-contact {
  background-image: url('../img/slider/inner-banner/contact.webp');
}

.inner-banner-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.6) 0%, rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.inner-banner-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  width: 100%;
}

.inner-banner-title {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  animation: bannerTitleFade 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94) both;
}

.inner-breadcrumb {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  padding: 8px 22px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  animation: bannerBreadcrumbFade 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94) 0.2s both;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.breadcrumb-link {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.breadcrumb-link:hover {
  color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.breadcrumb-separator {
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  font-size: 10px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.breadcrumb-current {
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Animations for Inner Banner elements */
@keyframes bannerTitleFade {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-20px);
  }

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

@keyframes bannerBreadcrumbFade {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
  }

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

/* Responsive adjustment for Mobile viewports */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .inner-banner {
    height: 220px;
  }

  .inner-banner-title {
    font-size: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .inner-breadcrumb {
    padding: 6px 18px;
    font-size: 13px;
  }
}

/* =============================================
   CONTACT PAGE GRID & FORM STYLING
   ============================================= */
.contact-page-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background-color: #FDFDFD;
}

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.contact-info-card,
.contact-form-card {
  background-color: var(--white);
  padding: 50px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.09);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

.contact-info-card {
  border-left: 5px solid var(--primary-red);
}

.contact-card-desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.info-blocks-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.info-block-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.info-icon-wrapper {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background-color: var(--primary-red-light);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--primary-red);
  font-size: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(168, 30, 36, 0.08);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.info-block-item:hover .info-icon-wrapper {
  background-color: var(--primary-gold);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(223, 177, 91, 0.3);
}

.info-block-content h3 {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-color);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.info-block-content p {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.info-block-content p a {
  color: var(--text-color);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.info-block-content p a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-red);
}

/* Enquiry Form Styling */
.enquiry-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.form-row-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.form-group label {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-color);
}

.form-group label .required {
  color: var(--primary-red);
}

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

.input-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: #A0A0A0;
  font-size: 15px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.textarea-icon {
  top: 20px;
  transform: none;
}

.form-input,
.form-select,
.form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 16px 14px 44px;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-color);
  background-color: #F8F9FA;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  outline: none;
}

.form-input::placeholder,
.form-textarea::placeholder {
  color: #A0A0A0;
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary-gold);
  background-color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(223, 177, 91, 0.15);
}

.form-input:focus+.input-icon,
.form-select:focus+.input-icon,
.form-textarea:focus+.input-icon {
  color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.form-select {
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;charset=UTF-8,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23718096' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'%3E%3C/polyline%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 16px center;
  background-size: 15px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.form-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
}

.form-submit-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-red) 0%, var(--primary-red-hover) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  border: none;
  padding: 16px 30px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 30px;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(168, 30, 36, 0.2);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.form-submit-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(168, 30, 36, 0.3);
}

.form-submit-btn i {
  transition: var(--transition);
  font-size: 14px;
}

.form-submit-btn:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px) translateY(-2px);
  color: var(--primary-gold);
}

/* Social Media Icons on Contact Page */
.contact-socials-wrapper {
  margin-top: auto;
  /* Push socials to the bottom of the stretched card */
  padding-top: 25px;
  border-top: 1px dashed #E2E8F0;
}

.contact-socials-wrapper h3 {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-color);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.contact-social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}

.contact-social-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background-color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.contact-social-icon:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-red);
  border-color: var(--primary-red);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(168, 30, 36, 0.2);
}

/* Responsive breakdowns */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
  }

  .contact-info-card,
  .contact-form-card {
    padding: 35px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .contact-page-section {
    padding: 50px 0;
  }

  .contact-info-card,
  .contact-form-card {
    padding: 25px 20px;
  }

  .form-row-2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .contact-card-desc {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
  }
}

/* =============================================
   VISION & MISSION SECTION STYLING
   ============================================= */
.vision-mission-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background-color: #FAF9F6;
  /* subtle warm tint background */
}

.vision-mission-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.vm-card {
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  /* light grey-blue background as in image */
  padding: 45px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

.vm-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.vm-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.vm-icon-wrap {
  font-size: 38px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Sync all cards' icons to use the same primary brand red */
.vm-card .vm-icon-wrap,
.vm-card .vm-item-icon {
  color: var(--primary-red);
}

.vm-title {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-color);
  text-transform: capitalize;
  /* Title Case as in "Our Mission" */
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.vm-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.vm-list-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
}

.vm-item-icon {
  font-size: 16px;
  margin-top: 4px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.vm-item-text {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .vision-mission-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .vision-mission-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
  }

  .vm-card {
    padding: 30px;
  }

  .vm-header {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    gap: 15px;
  }

  .vm-icon-wrap {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    font-size: 20px;
  }

  .vm-title {
    font-size: 20px;
  }

  .vm-list {
    gap: 18px;
  }

  .vm-item-text {
    font-size: 14px;
  }
}

/* =============================================
   ABOUT PAGE "WHY CHOOSE US" SECTION STYLING
   ============================================= */
.about-why-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(168, 30, 36, 0.07) 2.2px, transparent 2.2px),
    radial-gradient(rgba(223, 177, 91, 0.09) 2.2px, transparent 2.2px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  background-position: 0 0, 16px 16px;
  position: relative;
}

.why-section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.why-section-desc {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 20px auto 0 auto;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.why-cards-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 30px;
  width: 100%;
}

.why-card {
  background-color: var(--white);
  padding: 40px 35px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1.5px solid #D8DBE0;
  /* visible, distinct grey border before hover */
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
  /* bright box shadow */
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  text-align: left;
  flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 20px);
  /* fits exactly 3 items per row on desktop/laptop */
}

.why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.why-card:has(.red-icon):hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-red);
}

.why-card:has(.gold-icon):hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.why-icon-wrap {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.why-icon-wrap.red-icon {
  background-color: var(--primary-red-light);
  color: var(--primary-red);
}

.why-icon-wrap.gold-icon {
  background-color: #FEF7E6;
  color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.why-card-title {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-color);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.why-card-desc-text {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .why-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 15px);
    /* fits 2 items per row on tablets, wrapping remaining */
    padding: 35px 30px;
  }
}

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

  .why-section-header {
    margin-bottom: 35px;
  }

  .why-cards-container {
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .why-card {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    /* stacks vertically on mobile */
    padding: 30px 25px;
  }

  .why-card-title {
    font-size: 18px;
  }
}

/* =============================================
   SERVICES PAGE STYLING
   ============================================= */
.service-intro-block {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  /* keeps intro text above background circles */
}

.service-intro-desc {
  max-width: 850px;
  margin: 20px auto 0 auto;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.service-cards-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background-color: #FAFBFD;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Background outline circle decorations */
.service-decorations {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: -1;
}

.dec-circle {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
}

/* Top Right Circles (Slightly Reduced Size) */
.dec-circle-tr-1 {
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  border-color: rgba(168, 30, 36, 0.3);
  /* brand red tint */
  top: -150px;
  right: -150px;
}

.dec-circle-tr-2 {
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  border-color: rgba(223, 177, 91, 0.35);
  /* brand gold tint */
  top: -80px;
  right: -80px;
}

/* Bottom Left Circles (Slightly Reduced Size) */
.dec-circle-bl-1 {
  width: 380px;
  height: 380px;
  border-color: rgba(223, 177, 91, 0.3);
  /* brand gold tint */
  bottom: -120px;
  left: -120px;
}

.dec-circle-bl-2 {
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  border-color: rgba(168, 30, 36, 0.3);
  /* brand red tint */
  bottom: -40px;
  left: -40px;
}

/* Small Solid Filled Circles */
.dec-dot {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.dec-dot-1 {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  background-color: rgba(168, 30, 36, 0.22);
  /* brand red solid */
  top: 8%;
  right: 25%;
}

.dec-dot-2 {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  background-color: rgba(223, 177, 91, 0.28);
  /* brand gold solid */
  top: 18%;
  right: 8%;
}

.dec-dot-3 {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  background-color: rgba(168, 30, 36, 0.26);
  /* brand red solid */
  bottom: 12%;
  left: 28%;
}

.dec-dot-4 {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  background-color: rgba(223, 177, 91, 0.22);
  /* brand gold solid */
  bottom: 22%;
  left: 8%;
}

.dec-dot-5 {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  background-color: rgba(168, 30, 36, 0.2);
  /* brand red solid */
  top: 45%;
  left: 4%;
}

.service-cards-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 30px;
  width: 100%;
}

.service-page-card {
  background-color: var(--white);
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1.5px solid #D8DBE0;
  /* visible, distinct grey border before hover */
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  /* bright box shadow */
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  text-align: left;
  flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 20px);
  /* fits exactly 3 items per row on desktop/laptop */
}

.service-page-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--primary-red);
  /* Uniform red border on hover */
}

/* Image-Based Layout Styles */
.service-card-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.service-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: block;
}

.service-page-card:hover .service-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.service-card-body {
  padding: 24px 8px 8px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  width: 100%;
  flex: 1;
}

.service-page-card:hover .why-card-title {
  color: var(--primary-red);
  /* Uniform red title color on hover */
}

/* Premium Action Links */
.service-card-link {
  margin-top: auto;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-red);
  /* All Enquire Now links are the same color (brand red) */
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  padding: 4px 0;
  width: fit-content;
}

.service-card-link i {
  transition: var(--transition);
  font-size: 13px;
}

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

/* Call to Action Banner on Services Page */
.service-card-cta {
  position: relative;
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.75) 0%, rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.45) 100%),
    url('../img/slider/inner-banner/service-bg.webp') no-repeat center center;
  background-size: cover;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-card-cta .cta-tagline {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.service-card-cta .cta-title {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 38px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.service-card-cta .cta-desc {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  max-width: 750px;
  margin: 0 auto 35px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-size: 15.5px;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

/* Premium Button for CTA */
.why-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background-color: var(--primary-red);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 14px 36px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(168, 30, 36, 0.35);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.why-cta-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-red-hover);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(168, 30, 36, 0.45);
  color: var(--white);
}

.why-cta-btn i {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.why-cta-btn:hover i {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .service-page-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 15px);
    /* fits 2 items per row on tablets, wrapping remaining */
    padding: 20px;
  }

  .service-card-cta {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background-attachment: scroll;
    /* disable fixed attachment on mobile for performance */
  }

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

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

  .service-intro-desc {
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  .service-cards-container {
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .service-page-card {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    /* stacks vertically on mobile */
    padding: 16px;
  }

  .service-card-cta .cta-title {
    font-size: 24px;
  }

  .service-card-cta .cta-desc {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
  }

  .why-cta-btn {
    padding: 12px 28px;
    font-size: 14px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .service-card-cta .cta-title {
    font-size: 20px;
  }
}