@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Cormorant+Garamond:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;1,400&family=Source+Sans+3:ital,wght@0,200;0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;0,900;1,400&display=swap');


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. VARIABLES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  --primary-navy: #0B1B36;
  --navy-dark: #061224;
  --accent-gold: #C69214;
  --accent-gold-light: #D4AF37;
  --accent-gold-hover: #A6790F;
  --accent-red: #C69214;
  --accent-red-hover: #A6790F;
  --navy-hover: #14294D;
  --bg-light: #F8F9FA;
  --bg-gold-tint: #FAF6EC;
  --bg-white: #FFFFFF;
  --text-dark: #0F172A;
  --text-muted: #64748B;
  --border-color: #E2E8F0;
  --card-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(6, 18, 36, 0.08);
  --hover-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(198, 146, 20, 0.18);
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --transition: all 0.3s ease;
  --font-family: 'Source Sans 3', 'Source Sans Pro', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --heading-font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. RESET & BASE STYLES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  width: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Screen Reader Only Utility */
.sr-only {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 0;
}

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

a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-red);
  text-decoration: none;
}

ul {
  list-style: none;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. TYPOGRAPHY & ACCENTS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  font-family: var(--heading-font-family);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

h1 {
  font-size: 2.75rem;
}

h2 {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
}

h3 {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
}

h4 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

h5 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

h6 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.accent-text {
  color: var(--accent-red);
}

em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--accent-red);
}

/* Section Labels */
.choose-small-label,
.industries-small-label,
.premium-small-label,
.cta-small-label,
.insights-small-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--accent-red);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

/* Section Headings */
.section-heading {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.section-heading h2 {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.section-heading span {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 20px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. LAYOUT & GRID SYSTEM (Bootstrap Compatible)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  padding-right: 20px;
  padding-left: 20px;
  margin-right: auto;
  margin-left: auto;
  max-width: 1320px;
}

.container-fluid {
  width: 100%;
  padding-right: 15px;
  padding-left: 15px;
  margin-right: auto;
  margin-left: auto;
}

.row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-right: -15px;
  margin-left: -15px;
}

.no-gutters {
  margin-right: 0;
  margin-left: 0;
}

.no-gutters>[class*="col-"] {
  padding-right: 0;
  padding-left: 0;
}

/* Column Defaults */
[class*="col-"] {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding-right: 5px;
  padding-left: 5px;
}

/* Grid Columns Base */
.col-12 {
  flex: 0 0 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
}

@media (min-width: 576px) {
  .col-sm-6 {
    flex: 0 0 50%;
    max-width: 50%;
  }

  .col-sm-12 {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .col-md-3 {
    flex: 0 0 25%;
    max-width: 25%;
  }

  .col-md-4 {
    flex: 0 0 33.333333%;
    max-width: 33.333333%;
  }

  .col-md-5 {
    flex: 0 0 41.666667%;
    max-width: 41.666667%;
  }

  .col-md-6 {
    flex: 0 0 50%;
    max-width: 50%;
  }

  .col-md-7 {
    flex: 0 0 58.333333%;
    max-width: 58.333333%;
  }

  .col-md-8 {
    flex: 0 0 66.666667%;
    max-width: 66.666667%;
  }

  .col-md-12 {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .col-lg-2 {
    flex: 0 0 16.666667%;
    max-width: 16.666667%;
  }

  .col-lg-3 {
    flex: 0 0 25%;
    max-width: 25%;
  }

  .col-lg-4 {
    flex: 0 0 33.333333%;
    max-width: 33.333333%;
  }

  .col-lg-5 {
    flex: 0 0 41.666667%;
    max-width: 41.666667%;
  }

  .col-lg-6 {
    flex: 0 0 50%;
    max-width: 50%;
  }

  .col-lg-7 {
    flex: 0 0 58.333333%;
    max-width: 58.333333%;
  }

  .col-lg-8 {
    flex: 0 0 66.666667%;
    max-width: 66.666667%;
  }

  .col-lg-9 {
    flex: 0 0 75%;
    max-width: 75%;
  }

  .col-lg-10 {
    flex: 0 0 83.333333%;
    max-width: 83.333333%;
  }

  .col-lg-12 {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

.col-md-3 {
  flex: 0 0 33%;
  max-width: 100%;
}

/* Flex & Utility Classes */
.d-flex {
  display: flex !important;
}

.flex-column {
  flex-direction: column !important;
}

.justify-content-center {
  justify-content: center !important;
}

.align-items-center {
  align-items: center !important;
}

.align-items-stretch {
  align-items: stretch !important;
}

.align-items-end {
  align-items: flex-end !important;
}

.align-self-center {
  align-self: center !important;
}

.h-100 {
  height: 100% !important;
}

.w-100 {
  width: 100% !important;
}

.position-relative {
  position: relative !important;
}

.z-index-2 {
  z-index: 2;
}

.ml-auto {
  margin-left: auto !important;
}

.mr-auto {
  margin-right: auto !important;
}

.text-center {
  text-align: center !important;
}

.text-left {
  text-align: left !important;
}

.text-right {
  text-align: right !important;
}

/* Spacing Utilities */
.mt-0 {
  margin-top: 0 !important;
}

.mt-2 {
  margin-top: 0.5rem !important;
}

.mt-3 {
  margin-top: 1rem !important;
}

.mt-4 {
  margin-top: 1.5rem !important;
}

.mt-5 {
  margin-top: 1.5rem !important;
}

.mb-0 {
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.mb-2 {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem !important;
}

.mb-3 {
  margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
}

.mb-4 {
  margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
}

.ml-2 {
  margin-left: 0.5rem !important;
}

.mr-2 {
  margin-right: 0.5rem !important;
}

.py-5 {
  padding-top: 3rem !important;
  padding-bottom: 3rem !important;
}

.px-4 {
  padding-left: 1.5rem !important;
  padding-right: 1.5rem !important;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. BUTTONS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.filled-button,
.border-button {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 12px 30px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.filled-button {
  background-color: var(--accent-red);
  color: var(--bg-white) !important;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-red);
}

.filled-button:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-red-hover);
  border-color: var(--accent-red-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.3);
}

.accent-button {
  background-color: var(--accent-red) !important;
  border-color: var(--accent-red) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
}

.primary-navy-btn {
  background-color: var(--primary-navy) !important;
  border-color: var(--primary-navy) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
}

.primary-navy-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--navy-hover) !important;
  border-color: var(--navy-hover) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.border-button {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: #fff !important;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.border-button:hover {
  background-color: #fff;
  color: var(--navy-dark) !important;
  border-color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.secondary-hero-btn {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
}

.secondary-hero-btn:hover {
  background: #fff !important;
  color: var(--navy-dark) !important;
}

.industries-view-all-btn,
.insights-view-all-btn {
  color: var(--navy-dark) !important;
  border: 2px solid var(--primary-navy) !important;
  padding: 10px 28px;
}

.industries-view-all-btn:hover,
.insights-view-all-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-navy) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. HEADER & NAVIGATION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
header {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  background-color: transparent;
  transition: background-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, padding 0.35s ease;
}

header.background-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.867) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 25px rgba(6, 18, 36, 0.08);
}

.navbar {
  padding: 5px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  transition: padding 0.35s ease;
}

header.background-header .navbar {
  padding: 16px 0;
}

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

.navbar-brand-home {
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.navbar-logo-phrase {
  font-size: 8.8px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 0.1px;
  margin-top: 5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-family: var(--font-family);
}

.navbar-logo-phrase .phrase-dot {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 900;
  margin: 0 4px;
}

.navbar-brand h2 {
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  transition: color 0.35s ease;
}

header.background-header .navbar-brand h2 {
  color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.navbar-brand h2 em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--accent-red);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.navbar-collapse {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  flex-grow: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.navbar-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 36px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: 0;
  margin-top: -70px;
  list-style: none;
  padding-left: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
  padding: 8px 0 !important;
  position: relative;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

header.background-header .nav-link {
  color: white !important;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--accent-red);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

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

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

.nav-cta-item {
  margin-left: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-cta-item .nav-cta-button {
  background-color: var(--accent-red);
  color: #fff !important;
  padding: 11px 26px !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

.nav-cta-item .nav-cta-button::after {
  display: none;
}

.nav-cta-item .nav-cta-button:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-red-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(198, 146, 20, 0.25);
}

.navbar-toggler {
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: none;
}

.navbar-toggler-icon {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--navy-dark);
  position: relative;
}

.navbar-toggler-icon::before,
.navbar-toggler-icon::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--navy-dark);
  left: 0;
}

.navbar-toggler-icon::before {
  top: -7px;
}

.navbar-toggler-icon::after {
  bottom: -7px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. HERO SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-split-section {
  position: relative;
  /* min-height: 800px; */
  height: 575px;
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: 0px;
}

.hero-background-image {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: url('../images/hero.webp') center center / cover no-repeat;
  opacity: .5;
  transform: scale(1);
  transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
  animation: heroZoom 12s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes heroZoom {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1);
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(1.06);
  }
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(6, 18, 36, 0.75) 0%, rgba(11, 27, 54, 0.6) 100%);
}

.hero-content-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-left: 20px;
  padding-right: 20px;
}

.hero-content-wrapper {
  width: 48%;
  max-width: 620px;
  text-align: left;
}

.red-accent-line {
  width: 50px;
  height: 4px;
  background-color: var(--accent-red);
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.hero-title {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 45px;
  font-weight: 750;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.hero-paragraph {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  max-width: 560px;
}

.hero-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  /* flex-wrap: wrap; */
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.hero-buttons .filled-button,
.hero-buttons .border-button {
  padding: 14px 14px;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. FLOATING CARDS SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.floating-service-card {
  padding: 20px 15px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.1);
  border-top: 3px solid transparent;
  background: #040d2b;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(6, 18, 36, 0.04);
}

.floating-service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-top-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(6, 18, 36, 0.15);
}

.floating-service-card h5 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #D4AF37;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  min-height: 55px;
  width: 100%;
}

.floating-service-card h5::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 35px;
  height: 2px;
  background: #D4AF37;
  margin-top: 12px;
}

.floating-service-card p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin-top: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.floating-cards-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  margin-top: -120px;
}

.floating-cards-container .container {
  max-width: 1140px;
  padding-left: 20px;
  padding-right: 20px;
}

.floating-cards-wrapper {
  background: transparent;
  box-shadow: none;
  padding: 0;
  border: none;
}

/* Premium Offset Two-Card Layout */
.premium-cards-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  position: relative;
  gap: 20px;
  width: 100%;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.about-talent-card {
  flex: 0 0 60%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.4);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 30px 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(6, 18, 36, 0.03);
  text-align: left;
  transform: translateY(-20px);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.about-talent-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-25px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(6, 18, 36, 0.06);
}

.about-talent-card .gold-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  display: block;
}

.about-talent-card h3 {
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.about-talent-card p {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #334155;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.about-talent-card p:last-of-type {
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.gold-link {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 3px;
  transition: gap 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.gold-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 1.5px;
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

.gold-link:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold-hover) !important;
  gap: 12px;
}

.gold-link:hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
  background-color: var(--accent-gold-hover);
}



.primary-gold-btn {
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 14px 30px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: none;
  display: inline-block;
  text-align: center;
  align-self: flex-start;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.primary-gold-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-gold-hover);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(198, 146, 20, 0.3);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. WHY CHOOSE US SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.why-choose-premium-section {
  padding: 45px 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

.why-choose-card {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 35px;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
}

.choose-left-col {
  padding-right: 40px;
}

.choose-large-heading {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.choose-paragraph {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

.feature-grid-item {
  background: var(--bg-light);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: var(--transition);
  height: 100%;
}

.feature-grid-item:hover {
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.feature-icon-circle {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: rgba(198, 146, 20, 0.12);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.feature-grid-item:hover .feature-icon-circle {
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  color: #fff;
}

.feature-grid-item h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.feature-grid-item p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. INDUSTRIES WE SERVE
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.industries-serve-premium {
  padding: 40px 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
}

.industries-main-heading {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.industry-row-cards {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .col-lg-2-4 {
    flex: 0 0 20%;
    max-width: 20%;
  }
}

.industry-image-card {
  height: 320px;
  position: relative;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 25px 20px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.industry-image-card:hover {
  border-bottom: 8px solid var(--accent-gold);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(7, 22, 44, 0.9) 0%, rgba(7, 22, 44, 0.2) 60%, transparent 100%);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.industry-image-card:hover .card-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.95) 0%, rgba(7, 22, 44, 0.4) 100%);
}

.card-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  color: #fff;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.industry-image-card:hover .card-content {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.industry-card-icon {
  font-size: 28px;
  color: var(--accent-red);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: block;
}

.card-content h4 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. GLOBAL REACH & RECRUITMENT PROCESS & STATS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.global-recruitment-testimonials-premium {
  padding: 50px 0;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
  position: relative;
}

/* Background grid glow */
.global-recruitment-testimonials-premium::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 700px;
  height: 700px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(198, 146, 20, 0.03) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%);
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.premium-heading {
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.premium-paragraph {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.global-reach-col {
  padding: 15px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.global-reach-col .premium-small-label,
.global-reach-col .premium-heading,
.global-reach-col .premium-paragraph {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.explore-global-btn {
  align-self: flex-start;
}

/* Recruitment Timeline */
.recruitment-process-col {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 30px 18px;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.recruitment-process-col .premium-small-label,
.recruitment-process-col .premium-heading,
.recruitment-process-col .process-horizontal-timeline {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.process-horizontal-timeline {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.process-horizontal-timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 25px;
  left: 40px;
  right: 40px;
  height: 2px;
  border-top: 2px dashed var(--border-color);
  z-index: 1;
  display: none;
  /* Hide the old dashed timeline connector */
}

.timeline-step-item {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 8px;
}

.step-icon-wrapper {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: var(--bg-light);
  border: 2px solid var(--primary-navy);
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px;
  margin: 0 auto 15px auto;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.step-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -8px;
  right: -8px;
  background: var(--accent-red);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  line-height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.timeline-step-item:hover .step-icon-wrapper {
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  color: #fff;
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.timeline-step-item h5 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.timeline-step-item p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Statistics Premium Card */
.stats-premium-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 35px 25px;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-around;
  gap: 20px;
  height: 100%;
}

.stat-premium-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--bg-light);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.stat-premium-row:hover {
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
}

.stat-premium-row i {
  font-size: 28px;
}

.navy-icon {
  color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.red-icon {
  color: var(--accent-red);
}

.stat-info h3 {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.stat-info p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. TESTIMONIALS SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.testimonials-premium-area {
  margin-top: 100px;
}

.testimonials-slider-container {
  padding: 10px 0;
}

.testimonial-premium-card {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 35px 30px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  margin: 15px 10px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: calc(100% - 30px);
}

.testimonial-stars {
  color: #FFC107;
  font-size: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.testimonial-client-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
}

.client-avatar {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.testimonial-client-info h5 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.testimonial-client-info p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. PRE-FOOTER ENTERPRISE & CTA BANNER
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.cta-banner-card-enterprise {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  min-height: 350px;
  height: 360px;
  border-radius: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(7, 25, 55, 0.18);
  background-color: var(--navy-dark);
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(90deg,
      rgba(7, 25, 55, 0.82) 0%,
      rgba(7, 25, 55, 0.68) 45%,
      rgba(7, 25, 55, 0.40) 100%),
    url('../images/content1.webp');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.cta-banner-card-enterprise>.container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding-top: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Optional swap-in: place assets/images/cta-banner.jpg and use .cta-banner-alt */
.cta-banner-card-enterprise.cta-banner-alt {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(90deg,
      rgba(7, 25, 55, 0.82) 0%,
      rgba(7, 25, 55, 0.68) 45%,
      rgba(7, 25, 55, 0.40) 100%),
    url('../images/cta-banner.jpg');
}

.cta-banner-bg,
.cta-banner-overlay {
  display: none;
}

.cta-banner-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 550px;
  width: 100%;
}

.cta-banner-card-enterprise .cta-small-label {
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.cta-main-heading {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.cta-main-heading .accent-text {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.cta-paragraph {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  max-width: 520px;
}

.cta-btn-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 24px;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  align-items: center;
}

.cta-primary-btn {
  background: var(--accent-gold) !important;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.cta-primary-btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent-gold-hover) !important;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold-hover) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(198, 146, 20, 0.3);
}

.cta-secondary-btn {
  background: transparent !important;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.cta-secondary-btn:hover {
  background: transparent !important;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
  color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. LATEST INSIGHTS (BLOG CARDS)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.latest-insights-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 80px 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
}

.insights-main-heading {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.insights-intro-paragraph {
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.insight-article-card-enterprise {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  transition: var(--transition);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.insight-article-card-enterprise:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--hover-shadow);
}

.article-image-wrapper {
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.article-image-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.insight-article-card-enterprise:hover .article-image-wrapper img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.article-content-wrapper {
  padding: 28px 25px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.article-meta-info {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.article-category {
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.meta-separator {
  margin: 0 6px;
}

.article-card-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.article-card-title a {
  color: var(--navy-dark);
}

.article-card-title a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-red);
}

.article-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.article-read-more {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-red);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.article-read-more:hover {
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  gap: 12px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. FOOTER & SUB-FOOTER
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
footer {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
  background-color: var(--navy-dark);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  padding: 40px 0 30px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.footer-item h4 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  text-align: center;
}

.footer-item h4::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  bottom: 0;
  width: 35px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.footer-item p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.social-icons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.social-icons a {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.social-icons a:hover {
  background: var(--accent-gold) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(198, 146, 20, 0.35);
}

.footer-item {
  text-align: center;
}

.menu-list {
  padding-left: 0;
  list-style: none;
  display: inline-block;
  text-align: left;
}

.menu-list li {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.menu-list a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  display: inline-block;
}

.menu-list a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
  padding-left: 6px;
}

.footer-item-center {
  text-align: center;
}

.footer-item-center .social-icons {
  justify-content: center !important;
}

.contact-list {
  padding-left: 0;
  list-style: none;
  display: inline-block;
  text-align: left;
}

.contact-list li {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.contact-list li i {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 16px;
  text-align: center;
}

.contact-list a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.contact-list a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  footer .row {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 60px !important;
    max-width: 1200px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
  }

  footer .footer-item {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    flex: none !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
  }
}

/* Footer Contact Form (Legacy support if ever reintroduced) */
.footer-item .form-control {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.footer-item .form-control::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.footer-item .form-control:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.footer-item button.filled-button {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.sub-footer {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
  background-color: #040D1B;
  padding: 10px 0;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-align: center;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.sub-footer a {
  color: var(--accent-red);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   16. INNER PAGES (ABOUT, SERVICES, CONTACT)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.page-heading {
  padding: 170px 0 95px 0;
  text-align: center;
  color: #fff;
  background-size: cover;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.about-hero {
  background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(7, 22, 44, 0.92) 0%, rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.400) 100%), url('../images/about.webp');
  background-position: center 30%;
}

.services-hero {
  background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(7, 22, 44, 0.92) 0%, rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.400) 100%), url('../images/service.webp');
  background-position: center 4%;
}

.contact-hero {
  background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(7, 22, 44, 0.92) 0%, rgba(11, 60, 145, 0.400) 100%), url('../images/contactus.webp');
  background-position: center 12%;
}

.request-talent-hero {
  background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(7, 22, 44, 0.92) 0%, rgba(11, 60, 145, 0.400) 100%), url('../images/service.webp');
  background-position: center 4%;
}

.apply-hero {
  background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(7, 22, 44, 0.92) 0%, rgba(11, 60, 145, 0.400) 100%), url('../images/about.webp');
  background-position: center 30%;
}

.careers-hero {
  background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(7, 22, 44, 0.92) 0%, rgba(11, 60, 145, 0.400) 100%), url('../images/contact.webp');
  background-position: center 30%;
}

.page-heading h1 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.page-heading span {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .page-heading {
    padding: 200px 0;
  }
}

/* More Info / Story */
.more-info {
  padding: 45px 0;
}

.more-info-content {
  background: var(--bg-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 22px;
}

.left-image img {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
}

.right-content span {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-red);
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}

.right-content h2 {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin: 12px 0 22px 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Team Section */
.team {
  padding: 0px 0;
  background: var(--bg-light);
}

.team-item {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(6, 18, 36, 0.04);
  padding: 25px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  height: 100%;
}

.team-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(6, 18, 36, 0.08);
}

.team-item .down-content {
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0;
}

.team-item .icon-wrapper {
  display: none;
}

.team-item h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #D4AF37;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  text-align: center;
}

.team-item p {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Executive Leadership Section */
.executive-leadership-section {
  padding: 0px 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
}

.executive-leadership-heading {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.executive-leadership-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.executive-leadership-heading h2 {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.executive-leadership-intro {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.executive-leader-card {
  background-color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(6, 18, 36, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 20px;
  height: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.executive-leader-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(198, 146, 20, 0.12);
}

.executive-leader-card-accent {
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-gold) 0%, var(--accent-gold-light) 100%);
}

.executive-leader-card-body {
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

.executive-leader-name {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.executive-leader-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.executive-leader-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.executive-leader-focus-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin: 0 0 25px 0;
  padding: 20px 0 0 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  list-style: none;
}

.executive-leader-focus-list li {
  background: var(--bg-gold-tint);
  color: var(--accent-gold-hover);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(198, 146, 20, 0.15);
  margin: 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.executive-leader-focus-list li i {
  display: none;
}

/* Leadership Section */
.leadership-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
}

.leader-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  height: calc(100% - 30px);
}

.leader-img-holder {
  height: 280px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

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

.leader-info {
  padding: 28px;
}

.leader-info h4 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.leader-info span {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--accent-red);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.leader-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 15px;
}

.leader-socials a {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  background: var(--bg-light);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.leader-socials a:hover {
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  color: #fff;
}

/* Fun Facts (Numbers) */
.fun-facts {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(7, 22, 44, 0.95) 0%, rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.9) 100%), url('../images/fun-facts-bg.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat;
  color: #fff;
}

.fun-facts h2 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.fun-facts p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.count-area-content {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  padding: 30px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.count-digit {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent-red);
}

.count-title {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin-top: 5px;
}

/* Service Detail Grid */
.single-services {
  padding: 45px 0;
}

.service-detail-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

.service-detail-card {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 38px 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.service-detail-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--hover-shadow);
}

.service-detail-card i {
  font-size: 36px;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.service-detail-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.service-detail-card p {
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Contact Information */
.contact-information {
  padding: 100px 0 60px 0;
}

.contact-item {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 45px 30px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(4, 13, 43, 0.05);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(4, 13, 43, 0.03);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94), box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
  text-align: center;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.contact-item-accent {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-gold) 0%, var(--accent-gold-light) 100%);
  z-index: 5;
}

.contact-item i {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: inline-block;
}

.contact-item h4 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.contact-item p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.contact-item a {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.contact-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(4, 13, 43, 0.08);
}

.callback-form.contact-us {
  padding: 0px 0 60px 0;
}

.contact-form .form-control {
  height: 48px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 10px 18px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  width: 100%;
}

.contact-form textarea.form-control {
  height: 140px;
}

.contact-form .form-control:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--primary-navy);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   17. CUSTOM MODALS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.custom-modal {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(7, 22, 44, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 2000;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.custom-modal.active {
  display: flex;
}

.custom-modal-content {
  background: #fff;
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 650px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 20px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  animation: modalFade 0.3s ease;
}

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

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

.custom-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 25px;
  font-size: 28px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
}

.custom-modal-close:hover {
  color: var(--accent-red);
}

.modal-grid-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 25px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   18. CHATBOT WIDGET
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.chatbot-widget {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px;
  right: 30px;
  z-index: 1500;
}

.chatbot-toggle {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 24px;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(11, 27, 54, 0.3);
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: auto;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
}

.chatbot-toggle:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(198, 146, 20, 0.4);
  background: var(--navy-hover);
}

.chatbot-drawer {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 75px;
  right: 0;
  width: 370px;
  height: 520px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(6, 18, 36, 0.18);
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(198, 146, 20, 0.2);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.chatbot-drawer.active {
  display: flex;
}

.chatbot-header {
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 15px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--accent-gold);
}

.chatbot-header-logo-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.chatbot-header-logo {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  object-fit: contain;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  padding: 2px;
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold);
}

.chatbot-header-title-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.chatbot-header-title {
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.chatbot-status-indicator {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

.status-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  background-color: #2ec4b6;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #2ec4b6;
  animation: pulse 1.8s infinite;
}

.status-text {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-weight: 500;
}

@keyframes pulse {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(46, 196, 182, 0.7);
  }

  70% {
    transform: scale(1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(46, 196, 182, 0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(46, 196, 182, 0);
  }
}

.chatbot-close {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-size: 24px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  padding: 0;
  line-height: 1;
}

.chatbot-close:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.chatbot-messages {
  position: relative;
  flex-grow: 1;
  padding: 20px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fdfbf7 0%, #f4f6f9 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 15px;
}

.chatbot-messages::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background-image: url('../images/logo.png');
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: center;
  background-size: 70% auto;
  opacity: 0.035;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.chat-msg {
  max-width: 85%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  animation: chatMessageEnter 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275) forwards;
  z-index: 1;
}

@keyframes chatMessageEnter {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(15px);
  }

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

.chat-msg.bot {
  align-self: flex-start;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  border: 1px solid rgba(198, 146, 20, 0.25);
  border-radius: 4px 16px 16px 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(6, 18, 36, 0.04);
}

.chat-msg.bot.welcome-card {
  align-self: stretch;
  max-width: 100%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-gold);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(198, 146, 20, 0.25);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(198, 146, 20, 0.25);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(198, 146, 20, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(6, 18, 36, 0.05);
}

.chat-msg.user {
  align-self: flex-end;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold) 0%, var(--accent-gold-light) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 16px 16px 4px 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(198, 146, 20, 0.2);
  font-weight: 500;
  border: 1px solid rgba(198, 146, 20, 0.1);
}

.chat-msg.bot a {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.chat-msg.bot a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.chatbot-quick-replies {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 0 20px 20px 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fdfbf7 0%, #f4f6f9 100%);
  border-bottom: none;
}

.chatbot-quick-replies.has-replies {
  display: flex;
}

.quick-reply-btn {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  border: 1px solid rgba(198, 146, 20, 0.35);
  padding: 11px 20px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(6, 18, 36, 0.03);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  outline: none;
}

.quick-reply-btn:hover {
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--primary-navy);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(11, 27, 54, 0.15);
}

.quick-reply-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.chatbot-input-area {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 15px 20px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  gap: 10px;
}

.chatbot-input-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.chatbot-input-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 15px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 16px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.chatbot-input-area input {
  width: 100%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 10px 15px 10px 40px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  background: #f8fafc;
  transition: var(--transition);
  outline: none;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.chatbot-input-area input:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(198, 146, 20, 0.1);
}

.chatbot-send-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold) 0%, var(--accent-gold-light) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(198, 146, 20, 0.3);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  outline: none;
}

.chatbot-send-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(198, 146, 20, 0.45);
}

.chatbot-send-btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.96);
}

/* Typing Indicator */
.typing-indicator {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(198, 146, 20, 0.25);
  border-radius: 4px 16px 16px 16px;
  align-self: flex-start;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(6, 18, 36, 0.04);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  width: fit-content;
  animation: chatMessageEnter 0.3s ease forwards;
  z-index: 1;
}

.typing-indicator span {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
  animation: typingBounce 1.4s infinite ease-in-out both;
}

.typing-indicator span:nth-child(1) {
  animation-delay: -0.32s;
}

.typing-indicator span:nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: -0.16s;
}

@keyframes typingBounce {

  0%,
  80%,
  100% {
    transform: scale(0);
  }

  40% {
    transform: scale(1);
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   19. PRELOADER & ANIMATIONS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
#preloader {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: #fff;
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.jumper {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}

.jumper>div {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  background-color: var(--primary-navy);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: jumper 0.6s infinite alternate;
}

.jumper>div:nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: 0.2s;
  background-color: var(--accent-red);
}

.jumper>div:nth-child(3) {
  animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

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

  100% {
    transform: translateY(-15px);
  }
}

.fade-in-up {
  animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
  }

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

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   20. OWL CAROUSEL BASE STYLES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.owl-carousel {
  display: flex;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

.owl-stage-outer {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
}

.owl-stage {
  display: flex;
  position: relative;
}

.owl-item {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   21. EXECUTIVE PROFILE DRAWER & TRIGGER LINK
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.executive-profile-trigger-wrap {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 0;
}

.executive-profile-link {
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.executive-profile-link .arrow {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.executive-profile-link:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.executive-profile-link:hover .arrow {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Prevent body scroll when drawer is open */
body.drawer-open {
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

/* Backdrop */
.executive-drawer-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background-color: rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 1040;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, visibility 0.35s ease;
}

.executive-drawer-backdrop.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

/* Drawer Container */
.executive-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 560px;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: 100vh;
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(6, 18, 36, 0.15);
  z-index: 1050;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  outline: none;
}

.executive-drawer.active {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* Drawer Header */
.executive-drawer-header {
  padding: 32px 32px 24px;
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.executive-drawer-header-info {
  flex: 1;
  padding-right: 20px;
}

.executive-drawer-name {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.executive-drawer-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.executive-drawer-gold-divider {
  width: 50px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-gold) 0%, var(--accent-gold-light) 100%);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.executive-drawer-close {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-size: 28px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  outline: none;
}

.executive-drawer-close:hover,
.executive-drawer-close:focus {
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(90deg);
}

/* Drawer Body Content */
.executive-drawer-body {
  padding: 32px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  flex: 1;
}

.executive-drawer-section {
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.executive-drawer-section-heading {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.executive-drawer-bio-text {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Badges / Tags */
.executive-drawer-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.executive-badge {
  background-color: var(--bg-gold-tint);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  border: 1px solid rgba(198, 146, 20, 0.25);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.executive-badge:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Expertise Grid */
.executive-drawer-expertise-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 12px 16px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

.executive-drawer-expertise-grid li {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.executive-drawer-expertise-grid li i {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Philosophy Card */
.executive-drawer-philosophy-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-gold-tint);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-gold);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
}

.executive-drawer-quote {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Contact Links */
.executive-drawer-contact-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
}

.executive-drawer-contact-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: var(--primary-navy);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.executive-drawer-contact-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(198, 146, 20, 0.3);
}

.executive-drawer-contact-btn i {
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Media Queries for Drawer Responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .executive-drawer {
    width: 80%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .executive-drawer {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .executive-drawer-header {
    padding: 24px 20px 20px;
  }

  .executive-drawer-body {
    padding: 20px;
  }

  .executive-drawer-expertise-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   22. SERVICES PAGE — REFINED COMPONENTS
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   22a. Interactive Staffing Solutions Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-heading-custom {
  margin-bottom: 0px;
}

.section-heading-custom .eyebrow-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  display: block;
  margin-top: 8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.section-heading-custom h2 {
  font-family: var(--heading-font-family);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-heading-custom .heading-line-divider {
  width: 50px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
}

.section-heading-custom .section-lead-text {
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Wrapper */
.staffing-solutions-wrapper {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 2.3fr;
  gap: 4px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-top: 0px;
}

/* Left Nav Card */
.staffing-nav-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(6, 18, 36, 0.05);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.staffing-nav-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  background: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 14px 12px 8px 15px;
  cursor: pointer;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.staffing-nav-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

/* Thin indicator strip on the left edge */
.staffing-nav-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 4px;
  background: transparent;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.staffing-nav-item.active::before {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Icons */
.staffing-item-icon-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  background: rgba(11, 27, 54, 0.05);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.staffing-item-icon-wrap i {
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  font-size: 18px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.staffing-item-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.staffing-item-title {
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.staffing-item-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.staffing-arrow {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 12px;
  opacity: 0.7;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  margin-left: auto;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* Hover and active states */
.staffing-nav-item:hover {
  background: rgba(11, 27, 54, 0.02);
}

.staffing-nav-item.active {
  background: var(--bg-gold-tint);
}

.staffing-nav-item.active .staffing-item-title {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.staffing-nav-item.active .staffing-item-icon-wrap {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
}

.staffing-nav-item.active .staffing-item-icon-wrap i {
  color: #fff;
}

.staffing-nav-item.active .staffing-arrow {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: translateX(3px);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Right Content Card */
.staffing-content-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(6, 18, 36, 0.05);
  padding: 25px;
  position: relative;
}

.staffing-panels-container {
  width: 100%;
}

.staffing-content-panel {
  width: 100%;
}

.panel-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}

.panel-left-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding-bottom: 60px;
}

.panel-badge-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold-light);
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  background: var(--bg-gold-tint);
}

.panel-badge-container i {
  font-size: 26px;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.panel-service-title {
  font-family: var(--heading-font-family);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.panel-service-subhead {
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.panel-service-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.panel-bullets-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.panel-bullets-list li {
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.panel-bullets-list li i {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 14px;
}

/* Image Panel */
.panel-right-image {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(6, 18, 36, 0.08);
  height: 380px;
}

.panel-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.panel-right-image:hover .panel-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* Slider Controls bottom right of content card */
.staffing-slider-nav {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 25px;
  left: 25px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  z-index: 10;
}

.staffing-nav-arrow {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.staffing-nav-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--bg-light);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.staffing-nav-arrow.active {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.staffing-nav-arrow.active:hover {
  background: var(--accent-gold-hover);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold-hover);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   22b. Industries We Serve — Premium 5-Column Grid
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.industries-section-refined {
  padding: 20px 0 18px;
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

.industries-refined-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.industry-refined-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px 13px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  cursor: default;
}

.industry-refined-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--hover-shadow);
  border-color: rgba(198, 146, 20, 0.35);
}

.irc-icon-wrap {
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(198, 146, 20, 0.10);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.irc-icon-wrap i {
  font-size: 28px;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.industry-refined-card:hover .irc-icon-wrap {
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.industry-refined-card:hover .irc-icon-wrap i {
  color: #fff;
}

.industry-refined-card h5 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.industry-refined-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.industries-cta-refined {
  padding-top: 12px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   22c. Why Partner With Us — Executive Feature Grid
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.partner-benefits-refined {
  padding: 18px 0 40px;
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
}

.pbr-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.pbr-card {
  background: var(--bg-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 36px 28px 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

.pbr-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  background: #fff;
}

.pbr-icon-circle {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(198, 146, 20, 0.10);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.pbr-icon-circle i {
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.pbr-card:hover .pbr-icon-circle {
  background: var(--primary-navy);
}

.pbr-card:hover .pbr-icon-circle i {
  color: #fff;
}

.pbr-card h5 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.pbr-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* CTA accent card (8th card) */
.pbr-cta-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-navy) 0%, #14294D 100%);
  border-color: transparent;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.pbr-cta-card:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #14294D 0%, var(--primary-navy) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(11, 27, 54, 0.25);
}

.pbr-cta-text {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
  font-size: 1rem !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
}

.pbr-cta-card .filled-button {
  align-self: center;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   22d. Services Page — Responsive Breakpoints
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* Tablet: 768px–991px — industries 3-col, benefits 2-col */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .industries-refined-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .pbr-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

/* Small tablet / large phone: 576px–767px — industries 2-col */
@media (max-width: 767px) {

  .industries-section-refined,
  .partner-benefits-refined {
    padding: 60px 0 50px;
  }

  .industries-refined-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .industry-refined-card {
    padding: 28px 18px 24px;
  }

  .pbr-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .pbr-card {
    padding: 28px 20px 24px;
  }
}

/* Mobile: ≤575px — single column */
@media (max-width: 575px) {

  .industries-section-refined,
  .partner-benefits-refined {
    padding: 50px 0 40px;
  }

  .industries-refined-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .industry-refined-card {
    text-align: left;
    align-items: flex-start;
    flex-direction: row;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 22px 18px;
  }

  .irc-icon-wrap {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }

  .industry-refined-card>div:last-child,
  .industry-refined-card-content {
    flex: 1;
  }

  .pbr-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .pbr-card {
    padding: 24px 18px 20px;
  }

  .pbr-cta-card {
    padding: 32px 24px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   23. CONTACT FORM REDESIGN — PREMIUM EXECUTIVE AESTHETIC
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-form-container {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(6, 18, 36, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
  padding: 40px;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.form-group-premium {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  text-align: left;
}

.form-group-premium label {
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 0 8px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  z-index: 5;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.form-group-premium textarea~label {
  top: 24px;
  transform: none;
}

.form-control-premium {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 52px;
  padding: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(4, 13, 43, 0.1);
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  outline: none;
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.form-control-premium::placeholder {
  color: #a0aec0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.form-control-premium:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(198, 146, 20, 0.15);
}

/* Floating label triggers */
.form-control-premium:focus+label,
.form-control-premium:not(:placeholder-shown)+label {
  top: 0;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Select, Date, File input adjustments for floating labels */
.form-group-premium select.form-control-premium+label,
.form-group-premium input[type="date"].form-control-premium+label,
.form-group-premium input[type="file"].form-control-premium+label {
  top: 0;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.form-group-premium select.form-control-premium:focus+label,
.form-group-premium input[type="date"].form-control-premium:focus+label,
.form-group-premium input[type="file"].form-control-premium:focus+label {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.form-control-premium[type="file"] {
  padding: 12px 16px;
  height: auto;
  line-height: 1;
}

.form-control-premium[type="file"]::file-selector-button {
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  margin-right: 12px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.form-control-premium[type="file"]::file-selector-button:hover {
  background: var(--navy-hover);
}

textarea.form-control-premium {
  height: auto;
  min-height: 140px;
  resize: vertical;
  padding-top: 14px;
}

.premium-submit-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  width: auto;
  min-width: 220px;
  height: 54px;
  line-height: 54px;
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding: 0 30px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(198, 146, 20, 0.2);
}

.premium-submit-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-gold-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(198, 146, 20, 0.35);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PREMIUM OVERRIDES FOR SPECIFIC SECTIONS
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Home Page -> Why Choose Us */
.why-choose-premium-section .feature-grid-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 40px 30px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.why-choose-premium-section .feature-icon-circle {
  display: none !important;
}

.why-choose-premium-section .feature-grid-item h4 {
  color: #D4AF37 !important;
  font-size: 1.2rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  margin-bottom: 14px !important;
  text-align: center !important;
}

.why-choose-premium-section .feature-grid-item p {
  text-align: center !important;
}

/* 2. About Page -> Our Mission & Vision */
.team .team-item {
  padding: 25px 25px !important;
}

.team .team-item .down-content {
  display: block !important;
  text-align: center !important;
}

.team .team-item .icon-wrapper {
  display: none !important;
}

.team .team-item h3 {
  color: #D4AF37 !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  font-size: 1.4rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  margin-bottom: 16px !important;
}

.team .team-item p {
  text-align: center !important;
}

/* 3. Services Page -> Staffing Solutions We Offer */
.service-detail-card.sdc-refined {
  text-align: center !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
}

.service-detail-card.sdc-refined .sdc-icon-circle {
  display: none !important;
}

.service-detail-card.sdc-refined h4 {
  color: #D4AF37 !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  font-size: 1.25rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  margin-bottom: 16px !important;
}

.service-detail-card.sdc-refined p {
  text-align: center !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   26. HIGH-VISIBILITY WATERMARKS AND BACKGROUND PATTERNS
   ========================================================================== */

/* Target every white section and div */
section,
.bg-white,
div[class*="section"],
.wrapper {
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

/* Inject visible watermarks & patterns into every section */
section::before,
.bg-white::before,
div[class*="section"]::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 20%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15) 0%, transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 80%, rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.12) 0%, transparent 40%);
  background-size: 28px 28px, 100% 100%, 100% 100%;
  background-position: 0 0, center, center;
  opacity: 0.85 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
}

/* Ensure Card Content Stays Elevated above background layer */
.card,
.container>*,
.row,
form,
button,
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
p {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
}

/* TalentIQ Watermark Emblem Overlay on alternating sections */
section:nth-of-type(even)::after,
div[class*="section"]:nth-of-type(even)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: -50px;
  bottom: 10%;
  width: 350px;
  height: 350px;
  background-image: url('../images/lg.png');
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: contain;
  opacity: 0.15 !important;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   27. REFINED CONTACT US PAGE COMPONENTS
   ========================================================================== */



/* 2. Form Introduction Text */
.form-intro-text {
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}



/* 4. Desktop Companion Information Panel */
.contact-info-panel {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  height: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-left: 20px;
}

.panel-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(4, 13, 43, 0.05);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(4, 13, 43, 0.02);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.panel-card:hover {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.panel-card-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(198, 146, 20, 0.08);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.panel-card h5 {
  font-family: var(--heading-font-family);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.panel-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* 5. Google Map Container and Floating Office Badge */
.map-section-container {
  margin-top: 60px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.premium-map-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(4, 13, 43, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(4, 13, 43, 0.05);
}

.premium-map-wrapper iframe {
  display: block;
}

.floating-office-badge {
  position: absolute;
  left: 30px;
  bottom: 30px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(4, 13, 43, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(198, 146, 20, 0.2);
  max-width: 350px;
  z-index: 10;
}

.floating-office-badge h5 {
  font-family: var(--heading-font-family);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.floating-office-badge p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.floating-office-badge p i {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  width: 14px;
}

.floating-office-badge .badge-link {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 8px;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.floating-office-badge .badge-link:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold-hover);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .contact-info-panel {
    padding-left: 0;
    margin-top: 40px;
  }

  .floating-office-badge {
    position: static;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 20px;
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: 1px solid rgba(4, 13, 43, 0.05);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PREMIUM REDESIGNED ABOUT US SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Header decoration */
.about-redesign-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin: 30px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.about-redesign-header h2 {
  font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  margin: 0;
}

.about-redesign-header h2::before,
.about-redesign-header h2::after {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 80px;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  vertical-align: middle;
}

/* 2. Modern Two-Column Layout */
.about-redesign-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.about-redesign-col-left {
  flex: 0 0 calc(55% - 20px);
  max-width: calc(55% - 20px);
  position: relative;
}

.about-redesign-col-right {
  flex: 0 0 calc(45% - 20px);
  max-width: calc(45% - 20px);
}

/* Responsive columns */
@media (max-width: 991px) {

  .about-redesign-col-left,
  .about-redesign-col-right {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

/* Image styling */
.about-redesign-img-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible;
  /* to allow badge to float outside */
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  /* spacing for overlapping badge */
}

.about-redesign-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 20px;
  /* 18-20px radius */
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(6, 18, 36, 0.12);
  /* soft shadow */
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.6s ease;
}

.about-redesign-img-wrapper:hover .about-redesign-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
  /* image slightly zooms on hover */
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(6, 18, 36, 0.18);
}

/* Floating Badge */
.about-redesign-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -45px;
  /* Overlapping bottom edge by about 40-50% */
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, 0);
  width: 75%;
  /* About 2.5x wider than current badge */
  max-width: 440px;
  background-color: #0B1933;
  /* Premium dark navy background */
  border: 2px solid #D4AF37;
  /* Gold border */
  border-radius: 16px;
  /* 16-18px border radius */
  padding: 14px 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(11, 25, 51, 0.4), 0 0 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  /* Soft gold glow and shadow */
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  z-index: 5;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  animation: gentleFloatCentered 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes gentleFloatCentered {
  0% {
    transform: translate(-50%, 0);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -8px);
  }

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

.about-redesign-badge:hover {
  animation: none;
  transform: translate(-50%, -4px) scale(1.04);
  /* Slight scale-up on hover */
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(11, 25, 51, 0.5), 0 0 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
  /* Gold glow becomes stronger */
}

.about-redesign-badge-emblem {
  width: 58px;
  /* 56-64px size */
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #D4AF37;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #D4AF37;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  background-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 8px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
}

.about-redesign-badge-emblem::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 3px;
  left: 3px;
  right: 3px;
  bottom: 3px;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.about-redesign-badge-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-align: left;
  gap: 3px;
}

.about-redesign-badge-text span {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  /* Larger than current version */
  font-weight: 700;
  /* Bold */
  color: #ffffff;
  /* White text */
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Right Column details */
.about-redesign-label {
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: block;
}

.about-redesign-headline {
  font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.about-redesign-headline em {
  font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-style: italic;
}

.about-redesign-p {
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  max-width: 70ch;
  /* approximately 70 characters per line */
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .about-redesign-badge {
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 360px;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    gap: 12px;
    bottom: -35px;
  }

  .about-redesign-badge-emblem {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }

  .about-redesign-badge-emblem::after {
    top: 2px;
    left: 2px;
    right: 2px;
    bottom: 2px;
  }

  .about-redesign-badge-text {
    gap: 1px;
  }

  .about-redesign-badge-text span {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
}


/* Animations */
.fade-up-trigger {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease-out, transform 0.6s ease-out;
}

.fade-up-trigger.animated {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   24. CAREERS & AVAILABLE JOBS GRID Redesign
   ========================================================================== */
.jobs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.job-card {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 30px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(4, 13, 43, 0.05);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(6, 18, 36, 0.03);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

.job-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(6, 18, 36, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(198, 146, 20, 0.2);
}

.job-card-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  gap: 10px;
}

.job-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.job-badge {
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.job-badge.full-time {
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
  color: #2563EB;
}

.job-badge.part-time {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08);
  color: #10B981;
}

.job-badge.contract {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.08);
  color: #F59E0B;
}

.job-card-meta {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
}

.job-card-meta i {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.job-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.job-card-action {
  margin-top: auto;
}

.job-card-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.job-card-btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.job-modal-header {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding-bottom: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.job-modal-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.job-modal-meta-item i {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-right: 5px;
}

.job-modal-body {
  max-height: 400px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding-right: 10px;
}

.job-modal-section {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-align: left;
}

.job-modal-section h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.job-modal-section ul {
  list-style-type: none !important;
  padding-left: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.job-modal-section ul li {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 18px;
}

.job-modal-section ul li::before {
  content: "\f00c";
  font-family: FontAwesome;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 2px;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.job-modal-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding-top: 20px;
  margin-top: 20px;
  text-align: right;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  gap: 15px;
}

/* =========================================================================
   22c. FORENSIC INDUSTRIES SECTION (SERVICES PAGE REDESIGN)
   ========================================================================= */
#industries,
#why-partner {
  scroll-margin-top: 135px;
  /* Offset for fixed header + breathing room */
}

.ind-navigation-tabs-container {
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  position: relative;
}

.ind-tabs-list {
  display: flex;
  width: 100%;
  gap: 15px;
  position: relative;
  padding: 5px 0;
}

.ind-tab-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  text-align: left;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.ind-tab-item.active {
  background: #0F2345;
  border-color: #0F2345;
  transform: scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(15, 35, 69, 0.15);
}

.ind-active-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  height: 5px;
  background-color: #D4A017;
  border-radius: 3px 3px 0 0;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ind-tab-icon-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.1);
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ind-tab-icon-wrap i {
  color: #D4A017;
  font-size: 20px;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

.ind-tab-item.active .ind-tab-icon-wrap {
  background: transparent;
}

.ind-tab-item.active .ind-tab-icon-wrap i {
  color: #fff;
}

.ind-tab-title {
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F2345;
  line-height: 1.3;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

.ind-tab-item.active .ind-tab-title {
  color: #fff;
}

.ind-main-content-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.ind-card-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}

.ind-panel-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

/* Staggered text animations */
.ind-panel-left>* {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1), transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

.ind-content-panel.active .ind-panel-left>* {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.ind-content-panel.leaving .ind-panel-left>* {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
}

/* Delay for each element */
.ind-content-panel.active .ind-panel-left .ind-left-icon-box {
  transition-delay: 0.05s;
}

.ind-content-panel.active .ind-panel-left .ind-left-tag {
  transition-delay: 0.12s;
}

.ind-content-panel.active .ind-panel-left .ind-left-heading {
  transition-delay: 0.18s;
}

.ind-content-panel.active .ind-panel-left .ind-left-desc {
  transition-delay: 0.24s;
}

.ind-content-panel.active .ind-panel-left .ind-left-bullets-title {
  transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

/* Bullet points staggered delays */
.ind-content-panel.active .ind-panel-left .ind-bullets-list li {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(15px);
  transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1), transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

.ind-content-panel.active .ind-panel-left .ind-bullets-list li:nth-child(1) {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition-delay: 0.38s;
}

.ind-content-panel.active .ind-panel-left .ind-bullets-list li:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition-delay: 0.46s;
}

.ind-content-panel.active .ind-panel-left .ind-bullets-list li:nth-child(3) {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition-delay: 0.54s;
}

.ind-content-panel.active .ind-panel-left .ind-bullets-list li:nth-child(4) {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition-delay: 0.62s;
}

.ind-content-panel.active .ind-panel-left .ind-left-btn {
  transition-delay: 0.7s;
}

.ind-left-icon-box {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.1);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.ind-left-icon-box i {
  color: #D4A017;
  font-size: 24px;
}

.ind-left-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #D4A017;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: block;
}

.ind-left-heading {
  font-family: var(--heading-font-family);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F2345;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.ind-left-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #55637a;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.ind-left-bullets-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F2345;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: block;
}

.ind-bullets-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 20px 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}

.ind-bullet-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.ind-bullet-icon {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border: 2px solid #D4A017;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #D4A017;
  font-size: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.ind-bullet-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
}

.ind-bullet-content strong {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F2345;
}

.ind-bullet-content span {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #6c7a9c;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.ind-left-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: #0F2345;
  color: #fff !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(15, 35, 69, 0.15);
}

.ind-left-btn:hover {
  background: #D4A017;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.ind-left-btn .btn-arrow {
  color: #D4A017;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.ind-left-btn:hover .btn-arrow {
  color: #fff;
  transform: translate(2px, -2px);
}

.ind-right-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 480px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1), transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

.ind-content-panel.active .ind-right-image-wrap {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.ind-content-panel.leaving .ind-right-image-wrap {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-20px);
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
}

.ind-right-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transform: scale(1.05);
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

.ind-content-panel.active .ind-right-img {
  transform: scale(1.00);
}

.ind-stats-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  z-index: 5;
}

.ind-stat-card {
  background: rgba(15, 35, 69, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 15px 10px;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* Floating animations with different delays */
.ind-stat-card:nth-child(1) {
  animation: indFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.ind-stat-card:nth-child(2) {
  animation: indFloat 5.5s ease-in-out infinite 1.2s;
}

.ind-stat-card:nth-child(3) {
  animation: indFloat 5s ease-in-out infinite 2.4s;
}

.ind-stat-card:nth-child(4) {
  animation: indFloat 6.5s ease-in-out infinite 0.6s;
}

@keyframes indFloat {

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

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
  }
}

.ind-stat-icon {
  color: #D4A017;
  font-size: 18px;
}

.ind-stat-val {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.ind-stat-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.ind-stat-lbl {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  line-height: 1.25;
  font-weight: 600;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .ind-tabs-list {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .ind-tab-item {
    flex: none;
    width: calc(50% - 10px);
    min-width: 160px;
  }

  .ind-active-indicator {
    display: none;
  }

  .ind-tab-item.active {
    border-bottom: 5px solid #D4A017;
  }

  .ind-card-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
  }

  .ind-stats-overlay {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .ind-left-icon-box {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* =========================================================================
   22d. NATIONWIDE RECRUITMENT SECTION VISUAL ENHANCEMENT
   ========================================================================= */
.process-decorations {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

@keyframes gearRotate {
  0% {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }

  100% {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

.rotating-gear {
  position: absolute;
  right: 6%;
  top: 6%;
  width: 110px;
  height: 110px;
  transform-origin: center;
  animation: gearRotate 25s linear infinite;
}

.process-radial-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 55%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(198, 146, 20, 0.05) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%);
}

/* Connector traveler wrapper */
.process-connector-svg-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1px;
  /* Aligned center vertically with the 52px icon wrappers */
  left: 60px;
  right: 60px;
  height: 50px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}


.process-connector-svg-wrap-mobile {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Float highlights slowly */
@keyframes floatHighlightCard {

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

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
  }
}

.stats-premium-card .stat-premium-row {
  animation: floatHighlightCard 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.stats-premium-card .stat-premium-row:nth-child(1) {
  animation-delay: 0s;
}

.stats-premium-card .stat-premium-row:nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: 1.2s;
}

.stats-premium-card .stat-premium-row:nth-child(3) {
  animation-delay: 2.4s;
}

.stats-premium-card .stat-premium-row:nth-child(4) {
  animation-delay: 3.6s;
}

/* Mobile view adjustments for the connector flow line (< 768px) */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .process-connector-svg-wrap {
    display: none !important;
    /* Hide desktop horizontal line */
  }

  .process-connector-svg-wrap-mobile {
    display: block !important;
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
  }

  /* Mobile step highlights synchronized with the 6s dot */
  @keyframes mobileStepHighlight1 {

    0%,
    100% {
      border-color: var(--primary-navy);
      background: var(--bg-light);
      color: var(--primary-navy);
    }

    1%,
    8% {
      border-color: var(--accent-gold);
      background: var(--accent-gold);
      color: #ffffff;
      box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(198, 146, 20, 0.4);
    }

    9% {
      border-color: var(--primary-navy);
      background: var(--bg-light);
      color: var(--primary-navy);
    }
  }

  @keyframes mobileStepHighlight2 {

    0%,
    15% {
      border-color: var(--primary-navy);
      background: var(--bg-light);
      color: var(--primary-navy);
    }

    18%,
    25% {
      border-color: var(--accent-gold);
      background: var(--accent-gold);
      color: #ffffff;
      box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(198, 146, 20, 0.4);
    }

    26%,
    100% {
      border-color: var(--primary-navy);
      background: var(--bg-light);
      color: var(--primary-navy);
    }
  }

  @keyframes mobileStepHighlight3 {

    0%,
    47% {
      border-color: var(--primary-navy);
      background: var(--bg-light);
      color: var(--primary-navy);
    }

    50%,
    57% {
      border-color: var(--accent-gold);
      background: var(--accent-gold);
      color: #ffffff;
      box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(198, 146, 20, 0.4);
    }

    58%,
    100% {
      border-color: var(--primary-navy);
      background: var(--bg-light);
      color: var(--primary-navy);
    }
  }

  @keyframes mobileStepHighlight4 {

    0%,
    65% {
      border-color: var(--primary-navy);
      background: var(--bg-light);
      color: var(--primary-navy);
    }

    68%,
    75% {
      border-color: var(--accent-gold);
      background: var(--accent-gold);
      color: #ffffff;
      box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(198, 146, 20, 0.4);
    }

    76%,
    100% {
      border-color: var(--primary-navy);
      background: var(--bg-light);
      color: var(--primary-navy);
    }
  }

  @keyframes mobileStepHighlight5 {

    0%,
    93% {
      border-color: var(--primary-navy);
      background: var(--bg-light);
      color: var(--primary-navy);
    }

    96%,
    100% {
      border-color: var(--accent-gold);
      background: var(--accent-gold);
      color: #ffffff;
      box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(198, 146, 20, 0.4);
    }
  }

  .timeline-step-item:nth-of-type(1) .step-icon-wrapper {
    animation: mobileStepHighlight1 6s linear infinite;
  }

  .timeline-step-item:nth-of-type(2) .step-icon-wrapper {
    animation: mobileStepHighlight2 6s linear infinite;
  }

  .timeline-step-item:nth-of-type(3) .step-icon-wrapper {
    animation: mobileStepHighlight3 6s linear infinite;
  }

  .timeline-step-item:nth-of-type(4) .step-icon-wrapper {
    animation: mobileStepHighlight4 6s linear infinite;
  }

  .timeline-step-item:nth-of-type(5) .step-icon-wrapper {
    animation: mobileStepHighlight5 6s linear infinite;
  }
}

/* Industry Selector Mobile Layout Improvement (Services Page) */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .ind-navigation-tabs-container .ind-tabs-list {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    padding-left: 14px !important;
    padding-right: 14px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
  }

  .ind-navigation-tabs-container .ind-tabs-list .ind-tab-item {
    width: auto !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    flex: none !important;
    padding: 14px 10px !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    gap: 0 !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  .ind-navigation-tabs-container .ind-tabs-list .ind-tab-item .ind-tab-icon-wrap {
    width: 38px !important;
    height: 38px !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
    margin-right: 0 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  .ind-navigation-tabs-container .ind-tabs-list .ind-tab-item .ind-tab-icon-wrap i {
    font-size: 16px !important;
  }

  .ind-navigation-tabs-container .ind-tabs-list .ind-tab-item .ind-tab-title {
    font-size: 13px !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
  }

  .ind-navigation-tabs-container .ind-tabs-list .ind-tab-item:nth-of-type(5) {
    grid-column: span 2 !important;
    max-width: 80% !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }
}

/* Typography Hyphen Override */
.straight-hyphen {
  font-family: Arial, sans-serif !important;
  font-variant-ligatures: none !important;
  font-feature-settings: "liga" 1, "dlig" 0 !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SUCCESS MODAL REDESIGN (TalentIQ Corporate Style)
   ========================================================================== */
#successModal {
  background: rgba(14, 27, 61, 0) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(0px) !important;
  transition: background 0.4s ease, backdrop-filter 0.4s ease !important;
}

#successModal.active {
  background: rgba(14, 27, 61, 0.8) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px) !important;
}

#successModal .custom-modal-content {
  max-width: 500px;
  border-radius: 26px;
  border-top: 4px solid #D4A017;
  padding: 40px 40px 0 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(14, 27, 61, 0.2);
  overflow: hidden;
  animation: successModalSlideUp 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes successModalSlideUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
  }

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

/* Success Close Icon top-right */
#successModal .custom-modal-close-top {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 20px;
  font-size: 26px;
  color: #94a3b8;
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 10;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

#successModal .custom-modal-close-top:hover {
  transform: rotate(90deg);
  color: #0E1B3D;
  background: #f1f5f9;
}

/* Success Icon wrapper & animation */
#successModal .success-icon-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  margin: 5px auto 20px auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
}

#successModal.active .success-icon-wrapper {
  animation: successIconScaleIn 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) 0.15s forwards;
}

@keyframes successIconScaleIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.8);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
  }
}

#successModal .success-icon-circle {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border: 3px solid #D4A017;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #fff;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.15);
}

#successModal .success-icon-circle i {
  font-size: 26px;
  color: #D4A017;
}

#successModal .success-icon-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.3);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
}

#successModal.active .success-icon-glow {
  animation: successGlowPulse 1.2s ease-out 0.6s 1;
}

@keyframes successGlowPulse {
  0% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.8);
    opacity: 0.8;
  }

  100% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.6);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

#successModal .success-icon-dot {
  position: absolute;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: #D4A017;
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

#successModal .success-icon-dot.dot-1 {
  top: 10px;
  left: 8px;
}

#successModal .success-icon-dot.dot-2 {
  top: 2px;
  right: 12px;
}

#successModal .success-icon-dot.dot-3 {
  bottom: 10px;
  right: 2px;
}

/* Heading */
#successModal h3 {
  font-family: var(--heading-font-family), serif;
  font-size: 32px;
  color: #0E1B3D;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  opacity: 0;
}

#successModal.active h3 {
  animation: successFadeUp 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.25s forwards;
}

#successModal .success-heading-divider {
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: #D4A017;
  margin: 0 auto 16px auto;
  opacity: 0;
}

#successModal.active .success-heading-divider {
  animation: successFadeUp 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.3s forwards;
}

/* Body Text */
#successModal .success-body-text {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #64748b;
  max-width: 85%;
  margin: 0 auto 35px auto;
  opacity: 0;
}

#successModal.active .success-body-text {
  animation: successFadeUp 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.35s forwards;
}

/* Bottom Footer container */
#successModal .success-footer-container {
  position: relative;
  margin: 0 -40px;
  background: #0E1B3D;
  overflow: hidden;
}

#successModal .success-footer-curve {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 10px;
  margin-top: -1px;
  transform: scaleY(1.05);
}

#successModal .success-footer-content {
  background: #0E1B3D;
  padding: 15px 0 35px 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Close button style */
#successModal .success-close-btn {
  position: relative !important;
  top: auto !important;
  right: auto !important;
  background-color: #D4A017 !important;
  border: none !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  height: 50px;
  width: 220px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 30px;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.3);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  opacity: 0;
}

#successModal.active .success-close-btn {
  animation: successFadeUp 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.55s forwards;
}

#successModal .success-close-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) !important;
  background-color: #e5b024 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.45);
}

/* Shared fade up keyframe */
@keyframes successFadeUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
  }

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

/* Responsive constraints */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  #successModal .custom-modal-content {
    width: 95%;
    padding: 32px 20px 0 20px;
  }

  #successModal .success-body-text {
    max-width: 90%;
  }

  #successModal .success-footer-container {
    margin: 0 -20px;
  }

  #successModal .success-close-btn {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 220px;
  }
}