/* Levenus Theme Additional Styles */

body { font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f4f8, #e0eafc); margin: 0; padding: 0; line-height: 1.6; overflow-x: hidden; }
.container { width: 100%; max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 15px; }

header { position: fixed; left: 50%; top: 20px; transform: translateX(-50%); width: 90%; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; background-color: #d9d9d96c; backdrop-filter: blur(5px); box-shadow: 0 0 87px #29588C; padding: 35px; border-radius: 10px; z-index: 1000; }

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

header .logo { display: flex; align-items: center; width: 150px; overflow: hidden; }

header .logo img { max-height: 60px; width: auto; height: auto; scale: 2.5; }
header .logo a { text-decoration: none; color: #333; width: 150px; display: flex; justify-content: center; }
header .logo a span { color: #d4a373; }

header .nav { display: flex; gap: 20px; }

.nav .nav-menu { display: flex; gap: 20px; list-style: none !important; padding: 0; margin: 0; }

header .nav-menu li { position: relative; }
header .nav-menu li a { text-decoration: none; color: #333; font-size: 16px; text-transform: uppercase; }

header .nav-menu li a span { display: inline-block; }

header .nav-menu li a:hover span { color: #d4a373; }

header .nav-menu li.menu-item-more { position: relative; }

header .nav-menu li.menu-item-more>a::after { content: " ▼"; font-size: 12px; margin-left: 5px; }

header .nav-menu li.menu-item-more ul.sub-menu { display: none; position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; background-color: #d9d9d9cc; backdrop-filter: blur(5px); box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); border-radius: 5px; padding: 10px 0; margin: 0; list-style: none; min-width: 150px; z-index: 1001; }

header .nav-menu li.menu-item-more:hover ul.sub-menu, header .nav-menu li.menu-item-more.active ul.sub-menu { display: block; }
header .nav-menu li.menu-item-more ul.sub-menu li { margin: 0; padding: 8px 20px; }
header .nav-menu li.menu-item-more ul.sub-menu li a { font-size: 14px; color: #333; display: block; }

header .nav-menu li.menu-item-more ul.sub-menu li a:hover span { color: #d4a373; }

header .contact { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; color: #008080; font-size: 16px; }

header .contact a { color: #008080; text-decoration: none; }

header .contact::before { content: "📞"; margin-right: 5px; }

header .contact-mobile { display: none; }

header .menu-toggle { display: none; background: none; border: none; font-size: 1.5rem; cursor: pointer; color: #333; }


/* hero start */
/* ---------- Responsive Hero (saturated image + clean layout) ---------- */

/* Theme variables (easy to tweak) */
:root {
  --hero-height-desktop: 50vh;
  --hero-height-tablet: 48vh;
  --hero-height-mobile: 56vh;
  --text-bg: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);   /* text panel light bg on dark images */
  --text-border: rgba(51,51,51,0.9);
  --accent: #008080;                   /* teal for inline accent */
  --cta-accent: #00b7eb;
  --max-text-width: 520px;
}

/* Container */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: var(--hero-height-desktop);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 20px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

/* Background image (covers whole hero) */
.hero img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;                     /* top:0; right:0; bottom:0; left:0; */
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 0;
  /* Make image more saturated & slightly contrasty - tweak numbers to taste */
  filter: saturate(1.25) contrast(1.06);
  transform-origin: center;
  will-change: transform, filter;
  transition: transform 600ms cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1), filter 600ms ease;
}

/* Optional subtle overlay to improve text contrast (transparent) */
.hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6,10,16,0.18) 0%, rgba(6,10,16,0.12) 40%, rgba(6,10,16,0.20) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  mix-blend-mode: normal;
}

/* Content wrapper sits above image & overlay */
.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding-right: 2.5em;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Text panel */
.hero-text {
  width: min(var(--max-text-width), 92%);
  max-width: var(--max-text-width);
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--text-bg);  /* semi-opaque for legibility */
  padding: 18px 20px;
  border: 2px solid var(--text-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-align: left;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  z-index: 3;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(6,10,16,0.12);
  transition: transform 320ms cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1), box-shadow 320ms ease;
}

/* Decorative double-border using pseudo element */
.hero-text::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: -2%;
  top: -7%;
  width: 104%;
  height: 114%;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(51,51,51,0.05);
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateZ(0);
}

/* Title */
.hero-text h1 {
  font-size: clamp(20px, 4.2vw, 48px);
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #071029; /* dark text for contrast on the light panel */
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

/* Accent span inside H1 */
.hero-text h1 span {
  color: var(--accent);
  display: inline-block;
}

/* House icon / small icon area */
.hero-text .house-icon {
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--cta-accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Hover lift (desktop) */
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .hero-text:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(6,10,16,0.16);
  }
  .hero:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
    filter: saturate(1.35) contrast(1.06);
  }
}

/* Tablet adjustments */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .hero {
    height: var(--hero-height-tablet);
    padding: 18px;
  }
  .hero-content {
    padding-right: 1.5em;
    justify-content: flex-end;
  }
  .hero-text {
    width: 70%;
    padding: 16px;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }
  .hero-text h1 { font-size: clamp(20px, 5.2vw, 40px); }
}

/* Mobile: stack, full-width text panel and more readable font sizes */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hero {
    height: var(--hero-height-mobile);
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding: 14px;
  }
  .hero-content {
    padding-right: 12px;
    justify-content: center;  /* center the text panel on mobile */
  }
  .hero-text {
    width: calc(100% - 28px);
    max-width: none;
    padding: 14px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
    border: 1px solid rgba(6,10,16,0.06);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(6,10,16,0.08);
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .hero-text::after { display: none; } /* reduce clutter on small screens */
  .hero-text h1 {
    font-size: clamp(18px, 6.2vw, 28px);
    line-height: 1.08;
  }
  .hero-text .house-icon { font-size: 20px; }
}

/* Very small devices: tighten padding */
@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .hero-text { padding: 10px 12px; }
  .hero-text h1 { font-size: 18px; }
}

/* Respect reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero img, .hero-text, .hero-text::after {
    transition: none !important;
    animation: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
}
 /* Light blue color for house icon */ 

/* hero end */

/* marquee Container start */

.marquee-container { width: 100%; overflow: hidden; position: relative; padding: 20px 0; } /* Track animation */ .marquee-track { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 24px; animation: marquee 40s linear infinite; } /* Pause on hover */ .marquee-container:hover .marquee-track { animation-play-state: paused; } /* Each item */ .marquee-item { flex: 0 0 auto; border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; /* box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12); */ transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease; } .marquee-item:hover { transform: scale(1.05); /* box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2); */ } .marquee-item img { display: block; width: 280px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 16px; } /* Alternate sizing: odd smaller, even bigger */ .marquee-item:nth-child(odd) img { height: 180px; /* smaller */ } .marquee-item:nth-child(even) img { height: 240px; /* bigger */ } /* Animation */ @keyframes marquee { 0% { transform: translateX(0); } 100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } } /* Responsive */ @media (max-width: 768px) { .marquee-item img { width: 200px; } .marquee-item:nth-child(odd) img { height: 140px; } .marquee-item:nth-child(even) img { height: 180px; } } @media (max-width: 480px) { .marquee-item img { width: 160px; } .marquee-item:nth-child(odd) img { height: 110px; } .marquee-item:nth-child(even) img { height: 140px; } }
/* marquee Container end */


/* Innovative Solutions -------------------------------start*/
 /* cards layout */
/* ===== Grid Layout ===== */
/* ============================================================
   sc-cards.css — Full scoped CSS for the glass carousel section
   Namespace: .sc-cards / .sc-card*
   ============================================================ */
/* =========================================================
   sc-cards — perfected, clean & balanced
   Works with your existing HTML/PHP snippet as-is.
   ========================================================= */

/* Container */
.sc-cards {
  --card-min-h: 240px;      /* tweak if you want taller cards */
  --radius: 14px;
  --gap: 16px;
  --bg: #ffffff;
  --bd: rgba(6, 24, 44, 0.08);
  --shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(7, 17, 41, 0.08);
  --shadow-hover: 0 18px 48px rgba(7, 17, 41, 0.14);
  --text: #0b1220;
  --muted: #42526b;

  width: 100%;
  padding: 24px 0;
  position: relative;
}

/* Remove any inherited animated/glow backgrounds that may cause stripes */
.sc-cards::before,
.sc-cards::after { content: none !important; }

/* Swiper slides stretch evenly; add internal gutter without showing side bands */
.sc-cards .swiper-wrapper { align-items: stretch; }
.sc-cards .swiper-slide {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  height: auto;
  padding: 0 10px;                 /* visual gutter between cards */
  box-sizing: border-box;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
}

/* Card */
.sc-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: auto 1fr;    /* icon on top, body fills remaining space */
  gap: 12px;
  min-height: var(--card-min-h);
  width: 100%;
  padding: 18px 18px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--bd);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sc-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

/* Icon block — consistent size, left-aligned, crisp */
.sc-card__icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.96), rgba(245,248,255,.92));
  border: 1px solid rgba(6,24,44,.06);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sc-card__icon-img {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
}

/* Body — left-aligned, balanced line lengths */
.sc-card__body {
  display: grid;
  align-content: start;
  gap: 8px;
  min-width: 0;
}

.sc-card__title {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 1.06rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: .005em;
  /* keep titles to two lines to avoid uneven heights */
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sc-card__desc {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: .95rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  /* clamp for tidy heights across cards */
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 4;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

/* Empty state (fallback) */
.sc-card--empty {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: #6b7280;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 20px;
}

/* Pagination / nav (only if you add them) */
.sc-cards__pagination {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 10px;
  text-align: center;
  z-index: 3;
}
.sc-cards__pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet {
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(9,14,29,.25);
  opacity: 1;
  margin: 0 5px !important;
  transform: scale(.95);
}
.sc-cards__pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
  background: rgba(9,14,29,.6);
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* Responsive tweaks */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .sc-card { min-height: 230px; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sc-cards { padding: 16px 0; }
  .sc-card { min-height: 220px; padding: 16px; }
  .sc-card__icon { width: 52px; height: 52px; }
  .sc-card__icon-img { width: 36px; height: 36px; }
  .sc-card__title { font-size: 1rem; }
  .sc-card__desc { -webkit-line-clamp: 5; } /* allow a touch more text on small screens */
}

/* Dark mode (optional but nice) */
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
  .sc-cards {
    --bg: #0f1421;
    --bd: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    --text: #eaf0ff;
    --muted: #c8d3f0;
    --shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
    --shadow-hover: 0 18px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
  }
  .sc-card__icon {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(22,28,43,.9), rgba(18,22,35,.9));
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  }
}



/* Innovative Solutions -------------------------------end*/


/* ---------- Premium Carousel Styles (no :root) ---------- */
/* General layout */
/* ===== Premium - Transparent container + light theme with blurry gradient overlay ===== */
/* Transparent Premium Carousel Container (light theme, blurry gradient) */
/* ---------------------------
   Premium Carousel - Full CSS
   (No :root variables; fully inlined)
   --------------------------- */

/* ---------------------------
   Design tokens (inlined)
   --------------------------- */
/* Colors */


/* Primary colors */
/* Premium Carousel Layout */
/* Root scope: prevents leakage to other components */
.premium-carousel-layout * { 
    box-sizing: border-box; 
    width: 95%;
    margin: 0; 
    padding: 0; 
}

.premium-carousel-layout {
    font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #1f2937;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
    max-width: 95%;
    margin: 16px auto;
    padding: 0;
    background: transparent;
    border-radius: 0;
    box-shadow: none;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Loading State */
.premium-carousel-layout .premium-swiper.loading::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 10;
}

.premium-carousel-layout .premium-swiper.loading::after {
    content: 'Loading steps...';
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #6c757d;
}

/* Left Section - Why Premium */
.premium-carousel-layout .step-left-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3a86ff 0%, #8338ec 100%);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 24px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(58, 134, 255, 0.15);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.premium-carousel-layout .step-left-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -40px;
    right: -40px;
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.premium-carousel-layout .left-inner { 
    position: relative; 
    z-index: 2;
}

.premium-carousel-layout .left-title { 
    font-size: 20px; 
    font-weight: 700; 
    margin-bottom: 12px; 
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.premium-carousel-layout .left-desc { 
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    opacity: 0.95;
}

.premium-carousel-layout .left-features { 
    list-style: none; 
    margin: 0 0 24px 0; 
    padding: 0;
}

.premium-carousel-layout .left-features li { 
    padding: 6px 0; 
    font-size: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.premium-carousel-layout .left-features li::before {
    content: '✓';
    margin-right: 10px;
    font-weight: bold;
    color: #ffcc00;
    font-size: 16px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.premium-carousel-layout .left-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    background: white;
    color: #3a86ff;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.premium-carousel-layout .left-cta:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    color: #3a86ff;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.premium-carousel-layout .left-note {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 16px;
    font-size: 12px;
    opacity: 0.8;
    font-style: italic;
}

/* Right Container */
.premium-carousel-layout .premium-carousel-container {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-width: 0;
    background: white;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* Title */
.premium-carousel-layout .premium-progress-bar-title {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1f2937;
    position: relative;
}

.premium-carousel-layout .premium-progress-bar-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -8px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 48px;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3a86ff, #8338ec);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Progress Bar Wrapper - Mobile 3-Step */
.premium-carousel-layout .premium-progress-bar-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    margin: 20px 0;
    padding: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
}

.premium-carousel-layout .premium-progress-bar {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 280px;
    position: relative;
    padding: 0;
}

.premium-carousel-layout .premium-progress-bar .slick-list {
    overflow: visible;
}

.premium-carousel-layout .premium-progress-bar .slick-track {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.premium-carousel-layout .premium-progress-bar .slick-slide {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0 8px;
    height: auto;
}

/* Step Numbers - Mobile 3-Step Fixed (7 total steps) */
.premium-carousel-layout .premium-step-number {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid #e9ecef;
    background: white;
    color: #6c757d;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    opacity: 0.4;
    transform: scale(0.8);
    box-sizing: border-box;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
}

.premium-carousel-layout .premium-step-number span {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.premium-carousel-layout .premium-step-number.slick-center,
.premium-carousel-layout .premium-step-number.active {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3a86ff, #8338ec);
    border-color: #3a86ff;
    color: white;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1) translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(58, 134, 255, 0.3);
    will-change: auto;
}

.premium-carousel-layout .premium-step-number.slick-center::after,
.premium-carousel-layout .premium-step-number.active::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -12px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    border-left: 8px solid transparent;
    border-right: 8px solid transparent;
    border-top: 8px solid #3a86ff;
    z-index: 3;
}

.premium-carousel-layout .premium-step-number:hover:not(.slick-center):not(.active) {
    opacity: 0.6;
    transform: scale(0.9);
    border-color: #d1d5db;
}

/* Hide Progress Connectors */
.premium-carousel-layout .premium-progress {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Content Slider (7 Steps) */
.premium-carousel-layout .premium-swiper { 
    position: relative; 
    flex: 1;
    min-height: 320px;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.premium-carousel-layout .premium-step { 
    display: none; 
    opacity: 0; 
    transform: translateY(15px);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    padding: 0;
}

.premium-carousel-layout .premium-step.slick-active { 
    display: block; 
    opacity: 1; 
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Step Number Indicator */
.premium-carousel-layout .step-number-indicator {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3a86ff, #8338ec);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 16px;
    z-index: 5;
}

/* Content Layout - Mobile */
.premium-carousel-layout .parallax-content { 
    display: flex; 
    flex-direction: column; 
    gap: 20px; 
    height: 100%;
    align-items: stretch;
    padding: 16px;
}

.premium-carousel-layout .premium-text-content { 
    flex: 1; 
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.premium-carousel-layout .premium-text-content h2 { 
    font-size: 20px; 
    margin-bottom: 12px; 
    color: #1f2937;
    line-height: 1.3;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.premium-carousel-layout .premium-text-content p { 
    color: #6c757d; 
    margin-bottom: 20px; 
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-size: 15px;
}

.premium-carousel-layout .premium-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3a86ff, #8338ec);
    color: white;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(58, 134, 255, 0.25);
    align-self: flex-start;
}

.premium-carousel-layout .premium-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(58, 134, 255, 0.35);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: white;
}

.premium-carousel-layout .premium-btn svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.premium-carousel-layout .premium-btn:hover svg {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

.premium-carousel-layout .premium-image-content { 
    position: relative;
    height: 200px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.premium-carousel-layout .image-wrapper { 
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa, #e9ecef);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.premium-carousel-layout .image-wrapper img { 
    width: 100%; 
    height: 100%; 
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    display: block;
}

.premium-carousel-layout .premium-step:hover .image-wrapper img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* Tablet */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .premium-carousel-layout {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 24px;
        max-width: 90%;
        margin: 24px auto;
        padding: 24px;
        background: white;
        border-radius: 16px;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    }

    .premium-carousel-layout .step-left-section {
        flex: 0 0 clamp(280px, 30%, 360px);
        padding: 32px;
        min-height: 320px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    .premium-carousel-layout .premium-carousel-container {
        background: transparent;
        padding: 0;
        box-shadow: none;
    }

    .premium-carousel-layout .premium-progress-bar-wrapper {
        margin: 24px 0;
        padding: 0 16px;
    }

    .premium-carousel-layout .premium-progress-bar {
        max-width: 400px;
        gap: 24px;
    }

    .premium-carousel-layout .premium-step-number {
        width: 52px;
        height: 52px;
        font-size: 18px;
    }

    .premium-carousel-layout .premium-step-number.slick-center,
    .premium-carousel-layout .premium-step-number.active {
        width: 64px;
        height: 64px;
    }

    .premium-carousel-layout .premium-swiper {
        min-height: 350px;
    }

    .premium-carousel-layout .premium-image-content {
        height: 240px;
    }

    .premium-carousel-layout .parallax-content {
        padding: 20px;
        gap: 24px;
    }
}

/* Desktop */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .premium-carousel-layout {
        flex-direction: row;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 32px;
        padding: 32px;
        max-width: 95%;
    }

    .premium-carousel-layout .step-left-section {
        width: clamp(300px, 28%, 380px);
        margin-bottom: 0;
        margin-right: 32px;
    }

    .premium-carousel-layout .premium-carousel-container {
        flex: 1;
        background: transparent;
        padding: 0;
        box-shadow: none;
    }

    .premium-carousel-layout .premium-progress-bar-wrapper {
        padding: 0 24px;
        margin: 32px 0;
    }

    .premium-carousel-layout .premium-progress-bar {
        max-width: 500px;
        gap: 28px;
    }

    .premium-carousel-layout .premium-step-number {
        width: 56px;
        height: 56px;
        font-size: 20px;
    }

    .premium-carousel-layout .premium-step-number.slick-center,
    .premium-carousel-layout .premium-step-number.active {
        width: 68px;
        height: 68px;
    }

    .premium-carousel-layout .parallax-content {
        flex-direction: row;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 32px;
        padding: 24px;
    }

    .premium-carousel-layout .premium-text-content {
        width: 48%;
        padding-right: 16px;
    }

    .premium-carousel-layout .premium-image-content {
        width: 52%;
        height: 280px;
    }

    .premium-carousel-layout .premium-swiper {
        min-height: 400px;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
    .premium-carousel-layout .premium-progress-bar {
        max-width: 600px;
    }
    
    .premium-carousel-layout .premium-progress-bar-wrapper {
        padding: 0 32px;
    }
    
    .premium-carousel-layout .premium-image-content {
        height: 320px;
    }
}

/* Dark Mode */
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    .premium-carousel-layout .premium-carousel-container {
        background: #1f2937;
    }
    
    .premium-carousel-layout .step-left-section {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb 0%, #7c3aed 100%);
    }
    
    .premium-carousel-layout .left-desc, 
    .premium-carousel-layout .left-note { 
        color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); 
    }
    
    .premium-carousel-layout .left-features li { 
        color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95); 
    }
    
    .premium-carousel-layout .premium-progress-bar-title { 
        color: #f1f5f9; 
    }
    
    .premium-carousel-layout .premium-step-number {
        background: #374151;
        border-color: #4b5563;
        color: #9ca3af;
    }
    
    .premium-carousel-layout .premium-step-number.slick-center,
    .premium-carousel-layout .premium-step-number.active {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3a86ff, #8338ec);
        border-color: #3a86ff;
        color: white;
    }
    
    .premium-carousel-layout .premium-text-content h2 { 
        color: #f1f5f9; 
    }
    
    .premium-carousel-layout .premium-text-content p { 
        color: #d1d5db; 
    }
    
    .premium-carousel-layout .image-wrapper {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #374151, #4b5563);
    }
    
    .premium-carousel-layout .premium-swiper.loading::before {
        background: rgba(31, 41, 55, 0.8);
    }
    
    .premium-carousel-layout .premium-swiper.loading::after {
        color: #9ca3af;
    }
}

/* Accessibility */
.premium-carousel-layout .premium-step-number:focus {
    outline: 2px solid #3a86ff;
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

.premium-carousel-layout .premium-btn:focus,
.premium-carousel-layout .left-cta:focus {
    outline: 2px solid rgba(58, 134, 255, 0.5);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Reduced Motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .premium-carousel-layout * {
        transition: none !important;
        animation: none !important;
    }
    
    .premium-carousel-layout .premium-step { 
        transition: opacity 0.2s ease !important; 
    }
    
    .premium-carousel-layout .premium-step-number.slick-center::after,
    .premium-carousel-layout .premium-step-number.active::after {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* Hide Slick arrows and dots */
.premium-carousel-layout .slick-prev,
.premium-carousel-layout .slick-next,
.premium-carousel-layout .slick-dots {
    display: none !important;
}

/* ---------- Premium Carousel Styles (no :root) end ---------- */


/* main {
    padding: 100px 0 2rem;
} */
/* Swiper Styles */
.swiper-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 20px auto;
}

.swiper-slide {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 18px;
    background: #fff;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.swiper-slide img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    max-height: 400px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
    background: #007aff;
}

.swiper-button-next,
.swiper-button-prev {
    color: #007aff;
}

/* GSAP Animation Styles */
.content article {
    opacity: 0;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}



/* temp css start  */
 :root{
    --accent:#6be7c5;
    --accent-rgb: 107, 231, 197;
    --muted:#9aa6b2;
    --radius:16px;
    --bg-dark: #07101a;
    --easing: cubic-bezier(0.645, 0.045, 0.355, 1.000);
  }

  /* keep body neutral to avoid bleeding styles */
  body{
    margin:0;
    font-family:"Inter",system-ui,-apple-system,"Segoe UI",Roboto,Arial;
    background: none;
    color:inherit;
  }

  /* All carousel styles scoped under .how-to-works wrapper so nothing leaks */
  .how-to-works {
    min-height:100vh;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    padding:1rem;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-dark) 0%, #0a1a29 100%);
    color:#e6eef3;
    font-family:"Inter",system-ui,-apple-system,"Segoe UI",Roboto,Arial;
  }

  .how-to-works .carousel {
    width:100%;
    max-width:1200px;
    height:80vh;
    min-height:500px;
    border-radius:var(--radius);
    overflow:hidden;
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 350px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 70px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  }

  /* main left area: force slick to a consistent height */
  .how-to-works .main-wrap { position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
  .how-to-works .slick-main .slide { height: 100%; outline: none; display:block; position:relative; }

  .how-to-works .main-wrap,
  .how-to-works .slick-main,
  .how-to-works .slick-main .slick-list,
  .how-to-works .slick-main .slick-track,
  .how-to-works .slick-main .slick-slide,
  .how-to-works .slick-main .slide {
    height: 100% !important;
  }

  /* image element ensures consistent cover */
  .how-to-works .slide .bg {
    position:absolute; inset:0; overflow:hidden; border-radius:0;
  }
  .how-to-works .slide .bg-img{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    display:block;
    object-fit:cover;
    object-position:center center;
  }

  /* overlay for readability */
  .how-to-works .slide .overlay{
    position:absolute; inset:0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.01) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.35) 100%);
    z-index:1;
  }

  .how-to-works .slide .content {
    position:relative;
    z-index:2;
    width:60%;
    margin-left:8%;
    color:#fff;
    padding:40px 0;
    position:relative;
    top:0;
  }
  .how-to-works .slide .eyebrow{ color:var(--accent); font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; font-size:13px; margin-bottom:8px; }
  .how-to-works .slide h2{ margin:0; font-size:clamp(28px,3.8vw,48px); line-height:1.1; font-weight:800; text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); }
  .how-to-works .slide p.lead{ margin:16px 0 0; color:#e0f2ec; font-size:16px; max-width:50ch; line-height:1.5; }

  /* right panel */
  .how-to-works .panel{
    padding:24px;
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    gap:20px;
    border-left:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    background: rgba(10, 20, 30, 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  }

  .how-to-works .brand{ display:flex; gap:16px; align-items:center; }
  .how-to-works .logo{ width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:12px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--accent),#60c2ff);display:grid;place-items:center;color:#08302a;font-weight:800; font-size:20px; }
  .how-to-works .panel h3{ margin:0; font-size:16px; font-weight:700; }
  .how-to-works .panel p.muted{ margin:2px 0 0; color:var(--muted); font-size:13px; }

  /* nav steps */
  .how-to-works .nav-clip{ flex-grow: 1; overflow:hidden; margin: 10px 0; }
  .how-to-works .slick-nav .slick-slide { outline: none; }

  .how-to-works .slick-nav .step {
    box-sizing:border-box;
    height: 90px;
    display:flex;
    gap:16px;
    align-items:center;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-radius:12px;
    background:transparent;
    border:1px solid transparent;
    cursor:pointer;
    margin: 6px 0;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--easing);
  }

  .how-to-works .slick-nav .step .num{
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width:44px;
    height:44px;
    border-radius:10px;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    display:grid;
    place-items:center;
    font-weight:700;
    color:var(--muted);
    font-size:14px;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--easing);
  }

  .how-to-works .slick-nav .step h4{ margin:0; font-size:15px; font-weight:600; transition: color 0.3s; }
  .how-to-works .slick-nav .step p{
    margin:4px 0 0;
    color:var(--muted);
    font-size:13px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: color 0.3s;
  }

  /* Active State */
  .how-to-works .slick-nav .slick-current .step {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.08), rgba(96,194,255,0.04));
    border-color: rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.15);
  }

  .how-to-works .slick-nav .slick-current .step .num {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), #60c2ff);
    color: #08302a;
  }

  .how-to-works .slick-nav .slick-current .step h4 { color: #fff; }
  .how-to-works .slick-nav .slick-current .step p { color: #cfe6df; }

  /* Footer */
  .how-to-works .panel-foot{ margin-top:auto; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; color:var(--muted); font-size:14px; }
  .how-to-works .pager{ min-width: 50px; font-weight: 500; }
  .how-to-works .progress { flex:1; height:4px; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius:999px; overflow:hidden; }
  .how-to-works .progress > i { display:block; height:100%; width:0%; background: linear-gradient(90deg,var(--accent),#60c2ff); transition: width 0.8s var(--easing); }

  .how-to-works .icon-btn {
    border:0;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    color:var(--accent);
    width:44px;
    height:44px;
    border-radius:10px;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    font-size: 18px;
    transition: all 0.2s;
  }
  .how-to-works .icon-btn:hover { background:rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }

  /* responsive */
  @media (max-width:1024px){
      .how-to-works .carousel{ grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px; }
  }

  @media (max-width:768px){
    .how-to-works .carousel{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
        height: auto;
        min-height: 100vh;
        border-radius: 0;
    }

    .how-to-works .main-wrap { height: 70vh; min-height: 500px; }

    .how-to-works .panel{
        position:absolute;
        bottom: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        width: 100%;
        border-left: 0;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
        background: rgba(10, 20, 30, 0.85);
        backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
        gap: 16px;
        padding: 20px;
    }

    .how-to-works .nav-clip{
        margin: 0;
        height: auto !important;
    }

    .how-to-works .slick-nav .step {
        height: auto;
        padding: 10px;
        margin: 0 6px;
    }

    .how-to-works .slide .content{ width:90%; margin-left:5%; padding: 20px 0; }
    .how-to-works .slide h2 { font-size: 28px; }
    .how-to-works .slide p.lead { font-size: 15px; }
  }

  /* slick scoping */
  .how-to-works .slick-slider{ outline:none; }
  .how-to-works .slick-dots{ display:none !important; }
  .how-to-works .slick-arrow { display: none !important; }
/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

 .profile-component { font-family:Inter, sans-serif; }

  .profile-component :root {} /* no global :root changes */

  .profile-component-body {
    background: #f6f8fb;
    color:#0f1724;
    padding:40px 20px;
  }

  .profile-component .section {
    max-width:1100px;
    margin:0 auto;
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns: 420px 1fr;
    gap:40px;
    align-items:flex-start;
  }

  .profile-component .portrait-card {
    position:relative;
    border-radius:20px;
    overflow:hidden;
    background:#fff;
    border:1px solid rgba(16,24,40,0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(16,24,40,0.06);
  }

  .profile-component .portrait {
    width:100%;
    height:500px;
    object-fit:cover;
    display:block;
  }

  .profile-component .info-card {
    background:#fff;
    border-radius:18px;
    padding:30px;
    border:1px solid rgba(16,24,40,0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(16,24,40,0.06);
  }

  .profile-component .kicker { font-size:14px; font-weight:600; color:#6b7280; margin-bottom:8px; }
  .profile-component h1 { font-family:"Playfair Display",serif; margin:0 0 6px; font-size:34px; font-weight:700; }
  .profile-component .subtitle { font-size:15px; font-weight:600; color:#6b7280; margin-bottom:12px; }

  .profile-component .location { font-size:14px; margin-bottom:16px; }
  .profile-component .location strong { font-weight:700; }

  .profile-component .tagline { font-size:16px; font-style:italic; margin:0 0 20px; color:#0f1724; }

  .profile-component .desc { font-size:16px; line-height:1.6; color:#263241; margin-bottom:24px; }

  .profile-component .stats { display:flex; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:24px; }
  .profile-component .stat { flex:1; min-width:120px; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(14,165,164,0.06), rgba(124,58,237,0.02)); padding:12px; border-radius:12px; text-align:center; border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05); }
  .profile-component .stat .num { font-weight:700; font-size:20px; color:#07122a; }
  .profile-component .stat .label { font-size:13px; color:#6b7280; }

  .profile-component .actions { display:flex; gap:12px; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; margin-bottom:20px; }
  .profile-component .btn { padding:10px 16px; border-radius:10px; text-decoration:none; font-weight:600; font-size:14px; display:inline-block; }
  .profile-component .btn-primary { background: linear-gradient(90deg,#0ea5a4,#7c3aed); color:#fff; }
  .profile-component .btn-outline { border:1px solid rgba(16,24,40,0.08); color:#0f1724; background:#fff; }

  .profile-component .socials { display:flex; gap:10px; margin-left:auto; }
  .profile-component .socials a { width:36px; height:36px; border-radius:8px; display:grid; place-items:center; border:1px solid rgba(16,24,40,0.08); background:#fff; color:#0f1724; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; font-size:14px; }

  .profile-component .timeline { border-top:1px solid rgba(16,24,40,0.08); padding-top:16px; margin-top:16px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; }
  .profile-component .timeline-item { font-size:14px; color:#263241; }
  .profile-component .timeline-item strong { color:#0f1724; }

  @media(max-width:900px){
    .profile-component .section { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .profile-component .portrait { height:320px; }
  }

  /* Respect reduced motion: disable animations */
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .wow, [data-wow-duration], [data-wow-delay] {
      opacity: 1 !important;
      transform: none !important;
      transition: none !important;
      animation: none !important;
    }
  }
/* ===============================
   Premium Dark (Apple-style)
   Bottom Section + Footer
   =============================== */

/* -------- Bottom Section -------- */
.bottom-section{
  /* space-gray → ink black gradient */
  --bg-1:#0c111a; --bg-2:#0a0f1a; --bg-3:#080d16;
  --ink:#f5f7ff; --muted:#c7d2e1;
  --glass: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  --bd: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  --ring: rgba(120,170,255,.18);
  --accent-a:#8cd3ff; --accent-b:#bca7ff; --accent-c:#78b7ff;

  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  padding:clamp(48px,6vw,88px) 1.5rem;
  color:var(--ink);
  background:
    radial-gradient(1200px 600px at 15% -10%, rgba(140,211,255,.12), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(1000px 600px at 85% 110%, rgba(188,167,255,.10), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-1) 0%, var(--bg-2) 55%, var(--bg-3) 100%);
}

.bottom-container{
  max-width:1160px; margin:0 auto;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr;
  gap:clamp(22px,4vw,40px); align-items:center;
}

.bottom-title{
  font-size:clamp(26px,3.2vw,40px);
  line-height:1.08; letter-spacing:-.02em;
  font-weight:800; margin:0 0 .6rem 0;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#fff 0%, #dbe8ff 45%, #8cd3ff 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip:text; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
}

.bottom-subtitle{
  margin:0 0 1.4rem 0;
  color:var(--muted);
  font-size:clamp(15px,1.4vw,16px);
  line-height:1.65;
}

/* Stats — glass chips */
.stats{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(180px,1fr));
  gap:12px 14px;
  margin:0 0 1.4rem 0;
}
.stat-item{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:.8rem;
  padding:.9rem 1rem; border-radius:14px;
  background:var(--glass);
  border:1px solid var(--bd);
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px) saturate(130%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px) saturate(130%);
  transition:transform .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, background .25s ease;
}
.stat-item:hover{ transform:translateY(-3px); border-color:var(--ring); }
.stat-icon{ width:42px; height:42px; display:grid; place-items:center; font-size:1.05rem; color:#a7c8ff; }
.stat-text strong{ display:block; font-size:1.25rem; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:.005em; }
.stat-text span{ font-size:.88rem; color:rgba(199,210,225,.85); }

/* CTA — pill glass with subtle edge */
.build-btn{
  appearance:none; border:0; cursor:pointer;
  padding:.8rem 1.4rem; border-radius:999px;
  color:#0a0f16; font-weight:700; font-size:.98rem;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg,#cbe7ff,#b7d6ff),
    linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.35),rgba(255,255,255,0));
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.9),
    0 8px 24px rgba(120,170,255,.20);
  transition:transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.build-btn:hover{ transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.9), 0 14px 36px rgba(120,170,255,.28); }

/* Image */
.image-wrapper{ max-width:420px; margin-inline:auto; }
.build-icon{
  width:100%; display:block; border-radius:16px;
  box-shadow:0 14px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}

/* Stack */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .bottom-container{ grid-template-columns:1fr; text-align:center; }
  .stat-item{ justify-content:center; }
}

/* -------- Footer (Dark) -------- */
.footer{
  --ink:#f3f6ff; --muted:#c7d2e1;
  --line:rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  --chip:rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  --chip-bd:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  --brand:#8cd3ff; --brand-2:#bca7ff;

  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  padding:clamp(28px,4vw,40px) 1.5rem;
  color:var(--ink);
  background:
    radial-gradient(1200px 600px at -10% 0%, rgba(140,211,255,.10), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(1000px 600px at 110% 100%, rgba(188,167,255,.08), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #0a0f18 0%, #090f1a 55%, #080d16 100%);
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  font-family:ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "SF Pro Text", Inter, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial;
  font-size:15px; line-height:1.5;
}

.footer .top-section{
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:16px; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:space-between;
  margin-bottom:16px; position:relative; z-index:1;
}

/* Headline */
.footer .top-section .left{ max-width:640px; flex:1 1 380px; }
.footer .top-section .left h3{
  margin:0 0 .35rem 0; font-weight:600; font-size:.8rem; letter-spacing:1.6px; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:#9acbff;
}
.footer .top-section .left h1{
  margin:0; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:-.015em; line-height:1.04;
  font-size:clamp(22px,2.6vw,30px);
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#fff 0%, #dfeaff 40%, #8cd3ff 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip:text; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
}

/* Contact card */
.footer .top-section .right{
  flex:0 0 320px; min-width:240px;
  background:var(--chip); border:1px solid var(--chip-bd);
  border-radius:14px; padding:.8rem 1rem;
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px) saturate(130%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px) saturate(130%);
  box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  transition:transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}
.footer .top-section .right:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); border-color:rgba(140,211,255,.2); box-shadow:0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.45); }
.footer .top-section .right p{
  margin:.45rem 0; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:.65rem;
  color:var(--muted); font-size:.95rem;
}
.footer .top-section .right i{
  min-width:34px; height:34px; display:grid; place-items:center; border-radius:9px;
  color:#9acbff;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(140,211,255,.10), rgba(124,92,255,.06));
}

/* Divider */
.footer .divider{
  height:1px; border:none; background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--line),transparent);
  margin:14px 0;
}

/* Middle */
.footer .middle-section{
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:18px; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:space-between; z-index:1;
}

/* Logo block */
.footer .logo-footer{ flex:0 1 260px; min-width:180px; }
.footer .logo-footer img{ max-width:150px; display:block; margin-bottom:.6rem; filter:drop-shadow(0 8px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.35)); }
.footer .logo-footer p{ color:var(--muted); margin:0; }

/* Columns */
.footer .column{ min-width:180px; flex:1 1 180px; }
.footer .column h3{
  font-size:.98rem; font-weight:700; margin:0 0 .7rem 0; letter-spacing:.4px; color:#9acbff;
  position:relative;
}
.footer .column h3::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; bottom:-8px; width:32px; height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#9acbff,#bca7ff); border-radius:2px;
}

/* Menu */
.footer .footer-menu{ list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0; }
.footer .footer-menu li{ margin-bottom:.55rem; }
.footer .footer-menu a{
  color:var(--muted); text-decoration:none; display:inline-block; padding:.06rem 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid transparent; transition:color .18s ease, transform .18s ease, border-color .18s ease;
}
.footer .footer-menu a:hover, .footer .footer-menu a:focus{
  color:var(--ink); border-color:rgba(154,203,255,.35); transform:translateX(4px);
  outline:none;
}

/* Social */
.footer .social-icons{ display:flex; gap:.6rem; margin-top:.5rem; }
.footer .social-icons i,
.footer .social-icons a{
  width:38px; height:38px; display:inline-grid; place-items:center;
  color:#cfe3ff; text-decoration:none;
  border-radius:10px; background:var(--chip); border:1px solid var(--chip-bd);
  transition:transform .22s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.2,1), background .22s, border-color .22s;
}
.footer .social-icons a:hover, .footer .social-icons i:hover{
  transform:translateY(-6px) scale(1.05);
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(140,211,255,.15), rgba(188,167,255,.12));
  border-color:rgba(140,211,255,.25);
}

/* Copyright (use your existing <div>&cap; copyright</div> or add class) */
.footer .copyright,
.footer > div:last-child{
  text-align:center; color:rgba(230,235,255,.55);
  font-size:.86rem; padding-top:1rem; border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  margin-top:1rem;
}

/* Motion + a11y */
@keyframes subtleRise{ from{opacity:0; transform:translateY(6px);} to{opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);} }
.fade-up{ animation:subtleRise .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.2,1) both; }
.footer a:focus-visible, .footer button:focus-visible{ outline:3px solid rgba(140,211,255,.25); outline-offset:3px; border-radius:8px; }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width:1024px){
  .footer .top-section{ flex-direction:column; gap:.8rem; }
  .footer .top-section .right{ width:100%; order:3; }
}
@media (max-width:768px){
  .footer{ padding:24px 14px; font-size:14px; }
  .footer .logo-footer{ text-align:center; margin:0 auto; }
  .footer .social-icons{ justify-content:center; }
}
/*custom-banner-header start ----------------------------------------  */
.services-title {
    font-size: 5vw;
    padding-left:2vw ;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #333;
    text-align: left;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.custom-banner-container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 3rem auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
  font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, sans-serif;
  isolation: isolate;
}

/* Header */
.custom-banner-top {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.services-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  margin: 0;
  color: #0a0f1c;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.custom-banner-container {
  max-width: 95%;
  margin: 3rem auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
  font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, sans-serif;
  isolation: isolate;
}

/* Header */
.custom-banner-top {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.services-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  margin: 0;
  color: #0a0f1c;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.custom-banner-subtitle {
  margin: 0;
  color: #4b5563;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.8vw, 1.125rem);
  line-height: 1.5;
  max-width: 720px;
}

/* Column layout */
/* -------- Premium Alternating Banners -------- */
/* container */
.featured-banners { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:1rem; width:100%; }

/* banner card - compact */
.banner-split {
  width:100%;
  border-radius:12px;
  overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 42px rgba(2,6,23,0.45);
  transition: transform .36s ease, box-shadow .36s ease;
}

/* inner grid: image + content (compact ratio) */
.banner-split__inner {
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 54% 46%;     /* image left, content right */
  min-height: 220px;                 /* shorter height */
  align-items:stretch;
}

/* reverse (image right, content left) */
.banner-split--reverse .banner-split__inner { grid-template-columns: 46% 54%; }

/* image column */
.banner-split__media {
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  min-height:220px;
}
.banner-split__img {
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  transform: scale(1.06);
  transition: transform .6s ease, filter .4s ease;
  filter: brightness(.82) saturate(1.04);
  will-change: transform;
}

/* content column */
.banner-split__content {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6,8,12,0.98), rgba(6,8,12,0.99));
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  padding: clamp(14px, 2.4vw, 28px);  /* compact padding */
}
.banner-split__content-inner { max-width:520px; }

/* meta & title */
.banner-meta {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  font-size:.78rem;
  font-weight:700;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:1px;
  margin-bottom:.45rem;
}
.banner-title {
  font-family: "Montserrat", sans-serif;
  font-weight:800;
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2.6vw, 1.45rem); /* reduced size */
  color: #fff;
  margin:0 0 .5rem 0;
  line-height:1.02;
}
.banner-excerpt {
  margin:0 0 .85rem 0;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
  font-size:.95rem;
  line-height:1.45;
}

/* actions - compact buttons */
.banner-actions { display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:center; }
.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,#ff7b54,#ffb86b);
  color: #071026;
  padding: .5rem .9rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight:700;
  text-decoration:none;
  font-size:.9rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(255,120,80,0.12);
}
.btn-circle {
  width:36px; height:36px; border-radius:50%;
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background: transparent;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
}

/* hover lift & image zoom */
.banner-split:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 28px 68px rgba(2,6,23,0.56); }
.banner-split:hover .banner-split__img { transform: scale(1.14); filter: brightness(.92); }

/* responsive stack: image on top then content */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .banner-split__inner, .banner-split--reverse .banner-split__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .banner-split__media { min-height: 180px; }
  .banner-split__content { padding: 12px; }
  .banner-title { font-size: 1.12rem; }
  .banner-excerpt { font-size: .94rem; }
}




/*custom-banner-header end ----------------------------------------  */

/* =========================
   Premium Image Mask Section
   ========================= */

/* Base container */
.image-mask-section {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 48px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 80px max(5vw, 24px);
  box-sizing: border-box;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f9faff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  color: #1c1e26;
  font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Decorative subtle gradient overlay for depth */
.image-mask-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(125, 90, 255, 0.08), transparent 70%),
              radial-gradient(circle at bottom left, rgba(0, 190, 255, 0.08), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Left text block */
.image-mask-section .text-container {
  z-index: 2;
}

.image-mask-section .eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  color: #6d4cff;
  background: rgba(109, 76, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.image-mask-section h1#image-mask-title {
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  font-size: 40px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: #13141a;
}

.image-mask-section .lead {
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  color: #3a3d47;
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 55ch;
}

/* Features list */
.image-mask-section .features ul {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 28px;
  list-style: none;
}
.image-mask-section .features li {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  color: #1e1f26;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}
.image-mask-section .features li i {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: #6d4cff;
}

/* CTAs */
.image-mask-section .ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.image-mask-section .btn-primary,
.image-mask-section .btn-ghost {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 220ms, box-shadow 220ms, background 220ms;
  font-size: 15px;
}

/* Primary */
.image-mask-section .btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6d4cff 0%, #00c2ff 100%);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}
.image-mask-section .btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

/* Ghost */
.image-mask-section .btn-ghost {
  background: #fff;
  color: #1e1f26;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
.image-mask-section .btn-ghost:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
}

/* Right image block */
.image-mask-section .image-container {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.image-mask-section .image-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 700px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transform: translateZ(0);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  transition: transform 700ms cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1);
  clip-path: polygon(4% 0%, 100% 0%, 100% 95%, 0% 100%, 0% 6%);
}

.image-mask-section .image-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 900ms cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1);
}

.image-mask-section .image-shine {
  position: absolute;
  top: -30%;
  left: -20%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 160%;
  transform: rotate(-20deg);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.25), rgba(255,255,255,0));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 600ms;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.image-mask-section:hover .image-shine {
  opacity: 0.5;
}

/* Responsive: tablets */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .image-mask-section {
    gap: 30px;
    padding: 60px 24px;
  }
  .image-mask-section h1#image-mask-title { font-size: 32px; }
}

/* Responsive: mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .image-mask-section {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 50px 18px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .image-mask-section .text-container { order: 2; }
  .image-mask-section .image-container { order: 1; }
  .image-mask-section .ctas { justify-content: center; }
  .image-mask-section .features ul { justify-content: center; }
  .image-mask-section .image-wrapper { clip-path: none; }
}

/* Reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .image-mask-section *,
  .image-mask-section *::before,
  .image-mask-section *::after {
    transition: none !important;
    animation: none !important;
  }
}
/* image mask section  */


/* ---------------------------------------- Construction Process start */


/* =========================
   Image sizing: consistent,
   responsive & modern
   ========================= */

/* Primary image-wrapper using aspect-ratio for consistent boxes */
.image-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; /* change to 16/9, 4/3 as you prefer */
    min-height: clamp(180px, 24vw, 420px);
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    background-color: #f6f7fb; /* subtle placeholder while image loads */
    position: relative;
}

/* Fallback for browsers that do not support aspect-ratio:
   Add .no-aspect-ratio to the wrapper in that case (via small JS detection if you use it). */
.image-wrapper.no-aspect-ratio {
    height: 0;
    padding-top: 62.5%; /* 10/16 = 0.625 -> 62.5% */
}

/* Make the img fill the wrapper while preserving aspect ratio (cropping allowed) */
.image-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
    -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden; /* small perf hint for iOS */
}

/* hover effect: subtle lift + deeper shadow */
.image-wrapper:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.14);
}

.image-wrapper:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* If you show multiple image cards in a grid/row */
.premium-image-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
}

/* Ensure slider/swiper slides keep consistent image height */
.premium-swiper .premium-step .image-wrapper {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    min-height: clamp(160px, 22vw, 420px);
}

/* Slick Slider Arrows (kept from original, minor cleanup) */
.slick-prev, .slick-next {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    z-index: 10;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
}

.slick-prev {
    left: -60px;
}

.slick-next {
    right: -60px;
}

.slick-prev:before, .slick-next:before {
    font-size: 40px;
    color: #4e73df;
    opacity: 0.7;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.slick-prev:hover:before, .slick-next:hover:before {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Dots */
.slick-dots {
    bottom: -50px;
}

.slick-dots li button:before {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #4e73df;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.slick-dots li.slick-active button:before {
    opacity: 1;
    color: #4e73df;
}

/* Accessibility helpers */
.premium-step:focus {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(78,115,223,0.08);
}

/* =========================
   Responsive Design
   ========================= */

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .premium-progress {
        max-width: 80px;
    }

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

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .premium-progress-bar {
        margin-bottom: 70px;
    }

    .premium-progress {
        max-width: 40px;
    }

    .premium-step-number {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    .parallax-content {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 30px;
    }

    .premium-text-content, .premium-image-content {
        min-width: 100%;
    }

    .slick-prev:before, .slick-next:before {
        font-size: 30px;
    }

    /* Slightly taller images on small screens for a balanced feel */
    .image-wrapper {
        aspect-ratio: 3 / 2;
        min-height: clamp(140px, 36vw, 320px);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .premium-progress {
        max-width: 20px;
    }

    .premium-progress-bar-title {
        font-size: 26px;
    }

    .premium-text-content h2 {
        font-size: 24px;
    }

    .step-number-indicator {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        font-size: 18px;
        top: -20px;
    }

    .image-wrapper {
        aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
        min-height: clamp(120px, 44vw, 260px);
        border-radius: 8px;
    }
}

/* Small utility classes you may find handy */
.u-center {
    text-align: center;
}

.u-muted {
    color: #6c757d;
    font-size: 14px;
}

/* End of CSS */


/* ---------------------------------------- Construction Process end */

/* -----------------------------------------Construction Packages start  */

/* Base Styles */
  .premium-packages-container {
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 64px auto;
            padding: 0 20px;
            font-family: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial;
            color: #0b1220;
        }

        /* Header */
        .premium-header-container {
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 34px;
        }
        .premium-section-header {
            font-size: clamp(22px, 2.8vw, 32px);
            font-weight: 800;
            margin: 0;
            color: #07102a;
            letter-spacing: -0.02em;
        }
        .dynamic-location-title {
            color: #d93f21;
            font-weight: 900;
        }

        /* Filters area (enhanced with premium styling) */
        .premium-filters {
            margin-top: 24px;
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 16px;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.8), rgba(250,252,255,0.9));
            padding: 20px;
            border-radius: 16px;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
            box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(16,24,40,0.08);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
        }

        /* Location dropdown (enhanced) */
        .location-dropdown {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff, #f8faff);
            padding: 12px 16px;
            border-radius: 12px;
            border: 1px solid rgba(123,97,255,0.15);
            box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(16,24,40,0.06);
            position: relative;
            min-width: 220px;
        }
        .location-icon { 
            width: 20px; 
            height: 20px; 
            flex-shrink: 0;
            color: #7b61ff;
        }
        .filter-select {
            background: transparent;
            border: none;
            font-size: 15px;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #0b1220;
            cursor: pointer;
            padding: 0;
            width: 100%;
            appearance: none;
            background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;charset=UTF-8,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%237b61ff' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3e%3cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'%3e%3c/polyline%3e%3c/svg%3e");
            background-repeat: no-repeat;
            background-position: right 8px center;
            background-size: 16px;
            padding-right: 30px;
        }
        .filter-select:focus { 
            outline: 3px solid rgba(123,97,255,0.12); 
            border-radius: 6px; 
        }

        /* Radio group / toggle (enhanced) */
        .filter-radio {
            display: flex;
            gap: 20px;
            align-items: center;
            padding: 10px 16px;
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff, #f8faff);
            border-radius: 12px;
            border: 1px solid rgba(123,97,255,0.15);
        }
        .filter-radio label {
            display: inline-flex;
            gap: 10px;
            align-items: center;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #233040;
            cursor: pointer;
            user-select: none;
            padding: 6px 12px;
            border-radius: 8px;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        .filter-radio label:hover {
            background: rgba(123,97,255,0.06);
        }
        .filter-radio input[type="radio"] {
            appearance: none;
            -webkit-appearance: none;
            width: 20px;
            height: 20px;
            border: 2px solid #d1d5db;
            border-radius: 50%;
            margin: 0;
            cursor: pointer;
            position: relative;
            transition: all 0.2s ease;
        }
        .filter-radio input[type="radio"]:checked {
            border-color: #7b61ff;
            background: #7b61ff;
            box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(123,97,255,0.2);
        }
        .filter-radio input[type="radio"]:checked::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 50%;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
            width: 8px;
            height: 8px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: white;
        }

        /* Filter chips (enhanced) */
        .filter-chips-container {
            display: flex;
            gap: 12px;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }
        .filter-chip {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(123,97,255,0.1), rgba(123,97,255,0.05));
            padding: 10px 16px;
            border-radius: 999px;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: #213544;
            font-weight: 600;
            border: 1px solid rgba(123,97,255,0.15);
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        .filter-chip:hover {
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(123,97,255,0.15), rgba(123,97,255,0.1));
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: 0 6px 12px rgba(123,97,255,0.1);
        }
        .filter-chip.active {
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, #7b61ff, #5f3cff);
            color: white;
            box-shadow: 0 6px 12px rgba(123,97,255,0.2);
        }
        .filter-chip i {
            font-size: 0.9em;
        }

        /* Grid of cards */
       /* Ensure grid items all stretch to same height */
.premium-package-cards {
  margin-top: 40px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(340px, 1fr));
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: stretch; /* <-- changed from start => makes cards equal height */
}

/* Make each card fill the grid cell and use inner wrapper for layout */
.premium-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff, #f8faff);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(16,24,40,0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 360ms cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1), box-shadow 300ms;
  min-height: 460px;
  height: 100%;               /* <-- fill the grid row cell */
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Inner container that actually scales/animates (keeps outer layout stable) */
.premium-card__inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 360ms cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1), box-shadow 300ms;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Body grows to occupy available space; footer sticks to bottom */
.premium-card__body {
  padding: 24px;
  flex: 1 1 auto;   /* grows/shrinks */
  overflow: hidden;  /* prevents content from breaking layout; can be auto if you want scroll */
}

.premium-card__footer {
  padding: 18px 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(12,18,28,0.03);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: transparent;
}

/* Media helper so images don't change heights */
.premium-card .card-media {
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;            /* consistent media height */
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.premium-card .card-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* Hover: animate inner wrapper, not the outer card (avoids reflow) */
.premium-card:hover .premium-card__inner {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 35px 80px rgba(16,24,40,0.09);
}

/* Featured card — safer emphasis (no outer scaling) */
.premium-card.featured {
  /* remove outer transform scaling to avoid grid distortion */
  border: 1px solid rgba(123,97,255,0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(123,97,255,0.12);
}
.premium-card.featured::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #7b61ff, #00c2ff);
  z-index: 5;
}

/* If you *must* have the scale effect for featured, scale the inner wrapper only */
.premium-card.featured .premium-card__inner {
  transform-origin: top center;
  transform: scale(1.03); /* visual emphasis without changing grid layout */
}

/* Badge unchanged */
.card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,#7b61ff,#00c2ff);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(123,97,255,0.2);
  z-index: 6;
  transform: translateZ(0);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Responsive: reduce media height on small screens */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .premium-card .card-media { height: 180px; }
  .premium-card { min-height: 420px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .premium-package-cards { gap: 18px; }
  .premium-card { min-height: auto; height: auto; } /* let cards expand naturally on tiny screens */
  .premium-card__inner { transform: none !important; } /* avoid scaling on small screens */
}

        /* Card content */
        .card-content {
            padding: 32px;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 22px;
            z-index: 2;
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.00), rgba(255,255,255,0.02));
            height: 100%;
        }

        /* Header row inside card */
        .card-header {
            display: flex;
            gap: 12px;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: space-between;
            border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(10,20,30,0.06);
            padding-bottom: 16px;
        }
        .card-header h3 {
            margin: 0;
            font-size: 1.35rem;
            color: #07102a;
            font-weight: 800;
            letter-spacing: -0.01em;
        }
        .price-tag {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: baseline;
            gap: 8px;
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(123,97,255,0.1), rgba(123,97,255,0.05));
            color: #7b61ff;
            padding: 10px 16px;
            border-radius: 999px;
            font-weight: 800;
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            border: 1px solid rgba(123,97,255,0.15);
        }

        /* Price tag subtle secondary value */
        .price-tag span { 
            font-size: 0.9rem; 
            font-weight: 600; 
            color: #4b3b97; 
        }

        /* Card description */
        .card-description {
            color: #4a5568;
            line-height: 1.6;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            margin: -10px 0 10px;
        }

        /* Accordion / features */
        .feature-accordion {
            overflow: hidden;
            border-radius: 12px;
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff, #fbfdff);
            border: 1px solid rgba(10,20,30,0.04);
            transition: box-shadow 220ms, transform 220ms;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
        }
        .feature-header {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: space-between;
            gap: 12px;
            padding: 16px 18px;
            cursor: pointer;
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(250,250,252,1), rgba(255,255,255,1));
        }
        .feature-header:hover {
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(249,250,253,1), rgba(255,255,255,1));
        }
        .feature-title {
            display: flex;
            gap: 12px;
            align-items: center;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #0b1220;
        }
        .feature-icon { 
            color: #7b61ff; 
            font-size: 1.05rem; 
        }

        /* Chevron arrow */
        .accordion-arrow {
            transition: transform 320ms cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1);
            color: #6b6f78;
            font-size: 1.05rem;
        }

        /* Hidden details area using max-height animation */
        .feature-details {
            max-height: 0;
            overflow: hidden;
            transition: max-height 420ms cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1), padding 360ms;
            padding: 0 18px;
            background: transparent;
        }
        .feature-details ul {
            list-style: none;
            padding: 12px 6px 20px 22px;
            margin: 0;
        }
        .feature-details li {
            padding: 10px 0;
            color: #34404a;
            position: relative;
            line-height: 1.6;
            font-weight: 500;
        }
        .feature-details li::before {
            content: "";
            display: inline-block;
            width: 8px;
            height: 8px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: #7b61ff;
            margin-left: -18px;
            margin-right: 10px;
            vertical-align: middle;
        }

        /* Active accordion state (JS toggles .active) */
        .feature-accordion.active .feature-details {
            /* large enough max-height for content; using a safe high value */
            max-height: 1000px;
            padding-top: 8px;
            padding-bottom: 18px;
        }
        .feature-accordion.active .accordion-arrow {
            transform: rotate(180deg);
        }

        /* CTA (enhanced) */
        .premium-cta {
            appearance: none;
            border: none;
            cursor: pointer;
            width: 100%;
            padding: 16px 20px;
            border-radius: 12px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, #5f3cff 0%, #00b8d9 100%);
            color: #fff;
            font-weight: 800;
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 10px;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(95,60,255,0.15);
            margin-top: auto;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        .premium-cta::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: -100%;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.2), transparent);
            transition: 0.5s;
        }
        .premium-cta:hover {
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(95,60,255,0.25);
        }
        .premium-cta:hover::before {
            left: 100%;
        }
        .premium-cta svg { 
            transition: transform 240ms; 
        }
        .premium-cta:hover svg { 
            transform: translateX(6px); 
        }

        /* Decorative element (corner) */
        .card-decoration {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -6px;
            right: -6px;
            width: 140px;
            height: 140px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(123,97,255,0.08), rgba(0,212,255,0.06));
            clip-path: polygon(100% 0, 0% 100%, 100% 100%);
            z-index: 1;
        }

        /* Premium glow effect */
        .premium-glow {
            position: absolute;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(123,97,255,0.08), transparent 60%);
            z-index: 1;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        /* small visual polish for focus */
        .premium-card:focus-within { 
            box-shadow: 0 28px 80px rgba(16,24,40,0.16); 
            outline: none; 
        }

        /* Responsive */
        @media (max-width: 1024px) {
            .premium-packages-container { margin: 48px auto; }
            .card-content { padding: 26px; }
            .premium-card { min-height: 420px; }
        }
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .premium-filters {
                flex-direction: column;
                align-items: stretch;
            }
            .filter-radio {
                justify-content: center;
            }
        }
        @media (max-width: 640px) {
            .premium-packages-container { padding: 0 16px; margin: 36px auto; }
            .premium-package-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
            .premium-card { min-height: auto; }
            .card-content { padding: 22px; }
            .card-header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 0; }
            .price-tag { align-self: flex-start; }
            .filter-select { font-size: 14px; }
            .filter-radio {
                flex-direction: column;
                gap: 10px;
                align-items: flex-start;
            }
        }

        /* Reduced motion and high-contrast */
        @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
            .premium-card, .banner-card, .feature-details, .premium-cta { transition: none !important; animation: none !important; transform: none !important; }
        }
        @media (prefers-contrast: more) {
            .card-badge { box-shadow: none; }
            .premium-cta { box-shadow: none; }
        }
/* -----------------------------------------Construction Packages end  */
/* testimonial slider start ----------------------------------------- */
.custom-testimonial-container {
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 20px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.custom-testimonial-slider {
    position: relative;
}

.custom-testimonial-card {
    padding: 20px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.custom-testimonial-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), transparent);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 85% 100%, 0% 100%);
    z-index: 0;
}

.custom-testimonial-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding: 20px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.custom-testimonial-stars {
    color: #ffd700;
    font-size: 1.5em;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.custom-testimonial-text {
    font-size: 1em;
    color: #333;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.custom-testimonial-author {
    font-size: 0.9em;
    color: #666;
    font-style: italic;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .custom-testimonial-card {
        padding: 15px;
    }

    .custom-testimonial-text {
        font-size: 0.9em;
    }

    .custom-testimonial-author {
        font-size: 0.8em;
    }
}

/* testimonial slider end ----------------------------------------- */

/* preloader */
.levenus-preloader {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: #0a2540;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 9999;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.brand-reveal-container {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 600px;
    height: 200px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.construction-svg {
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    top: 199%; /* Appears way off-screen! Consider adjusting */
    transform: scale(1.5);
    overflow: visible;
}

.building-path {
    stroke: #7d62ff;
    stroke-width: 2;
    fill: none;

    /* Removed hard-coded dash values; GSAP will handle it dynamically */
    stroke-dasharray: none;
    stroke-dashoffset: 0;
}


.brand-name {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: transparent;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #7b61ff, #00d4ff);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    position: relative;
    line-height: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    display: inline-block;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 120px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
}

.brand-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: #0a2540;
    transform: scaleX(1);
    transform-origin: left;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.preloader-progress {
    width: min(80%, 300px);
    height: 4px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-top: 40px;
    position: relative;
}

.progress-bar {
    height: 100%;
    width: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #7b61ff, #00d4ff);
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
}

.progress-percent {
    position: absolute;
    right: -40px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: white;
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px;
}

body.preloader-active {
    overflow: hidden;
}

body.preloader-complete .levenus-preloader {
    display: none;
}

/* our project */
/* .projects-container {
    padding: 60px 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%,
        rgba(245, 247, 250, 0.9) 40%,
        rgba(232, 237, 243, 0.9) 60%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%
      );
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  
  .projects-header {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    color: #222;
  }
  
  .mySwiper {
    width: 100%;
    padding-bottom: 60px;
  }
  
  .swiper-slide {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    border-radius: 20px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    width: 300px;
    height: 420px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  
  .project-card {
    padding: 20px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .project-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 200px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
  }
  
  .project-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #111;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
  }
  
  .project-code {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #555;
  }
  
  .swiper-button-next,
  .swiper-button-prev {
    color: #222;
  }
   */

   /* Define CSS variables */

/* ===== Testimonials Section ===== */
/* ======= Scoped Premium Testimonials Layout ======= */
/* =========================================================
   Testimonials — Premium Light Theme (Apple-ish)
   Works with your current markup/classes.
   ========================================================= */
.testimonials {
  /* design tokens */
  --t-bg: linear-gradient(180deg, #f7f8fb 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  --t-ink: #0b1220;
  --t-muted: #4a5568;
  --t-accent-a: #6ea8ff; /* sky-ish */
  --t-accent-b: #b69cff; /* lilac-ish */
  --t-card: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  --t-bd: rgba(13, 18, 28, .08);
  --t-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(12,22,38,.08), 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.8) inset;
  --t-shadow-hover: 0 14px 42px rgba(12,22,38,.14);
  --t-star: #ffb800;

  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(48px, 8vw, 92px) 20px;
  background: var(--t-bg);
  color: var(--t-ink);
  font-family: ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "SF Pro Text", Inter, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
}

/* Header */
.testimonials .testimonials-header {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(24px, 3.2vw, 40px);
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  margin: 0 0 24px 0;
  color: var(--t-ink);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}
.testimonials .testimonials-header::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  margin: 16px auto 0;
  width: 96px; height: 3px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--t-accent-a), var(--t-accent-b));
  opacity: .9;
}

/* Ambient light blobs (very subtle) */
.testimonials::before,
.testimonials::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(48px) saturate(115%);
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  opacity: .55;
}
.testimonials::before {
  width: 820px; height: 560px; left: -22%; top: -28%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(110,168,255,.55), rgba(110,168,255,0.20) 45%, transparent 70%);
  animation: tFloat 18s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.testimonials::after {
  width: 680px; height: 520px; right: -18%; bottom: -22%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(182,156,255,.50), rgba(182,156,255,0.18) 46%, transparent 70%);
  animation: tFloat 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes tFloat {
  0% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.01); }
  100% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .testimonials::before, .testimonials::after { animation: none; filter: blur(36px); }
}

/* Swiper wrapper */
.testimonials .myTestimonialSwiper { position: relative; z-index: 1; padding: 8px; }
.testimonials .swiper-wrapper { display: flex; gap: 20px; }

/* Card */
.testimonials .swiper-slide {
  background: var(--t-card);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px) saturate(140%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px) saturate(140%);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 22px;
  border: 1px solid var(--t-bd);
  box-shadow: var(--t-shadow);
  min-height: 210px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px;
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, background .25s ease;
}
.testimonials .swiper-slide::after {
  /* soft inner highlight */
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 80% at 0% 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.45) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(100% 70% at 100% 100%, rgba(255,255,255,.35) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.testimonials .swiper-slide:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--t-shadow-hover);
}

/* Stars (badge style) */
.testimonials .stars {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  color: #111827;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,.08);
  font-size: 13px;
  width: fit-content;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.7) inset;
}
.testimonials .stars::before {
  content: "★";
  color: var(--t-star);
  margin-right: 4px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(255,184,0,.25));
}

/* Text */
.testimonials .testimonial-text {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--t-muted);
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 6;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.testimonials .testimonial-text::before {
  content: "“";
  font-size: 44px;
  line-height: 0;
  margin-right: 8px;
  vertical-align: top;
  color: rgba(2,6,23,.06);
}

/* Author */
.testimonials .author {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--t-ink);
  margin-top: 6px;
  letter-spacing: .01em;
  opacity: .95;
}

/* Responsive sizing for slides */
@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .testimonials .swiper-slide { width: 36%; }
}
@media (min-width: 880px) and (max-width: 1199px) {
  .testimonials .swiper-slide { width: 44%; }
}
@media (max-width: 879px) {
  .testimonials .swiper-slide { width: 88%; }
}

/* Compact phones */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .testimonials { padding: 40px 14px; }
  .testimonials .swiper-slide { padding: 18px; }
  .testimonials .testimonials-header { font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
}



/* ===== FAQs Section ===== */
/* ======= Premium FAQ Section ======= */
.faqs {
  padding: 60px 30px;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 40px auto;
  max-width: 1000px;
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  border-radius: 24px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* Gradient border effect */
.faqs::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, 
    rgba(100, 148, 237, 0.6) 0%, 
    rgba(178, 102, 255, 0.4) 50%, 
    rgba(255, 102, 196, 0.3) 100%);
  -webkit-mask: 
    linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, 
    linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  mask-composite: exclude;
  z-index: -1;
}

/* Header */
.faqs h1 {
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3f51b5, #9c27b0);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  font-weight: 800;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.faqs h1::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -12px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 90px;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3f51b5, #9c27b0);
  border-radius: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(156, 39, 176, 0.25);
}

/* FAQ Items */
.faq-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  margin: 20px 0;
  padding: 25px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  text-align: left;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-left: 5px solid transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.faq-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(63, 81, 181, 0.1), rgba(156, 39, 176, 0.05));
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(63, 81, 181, 0.12);
  border-left: 5px solid #9c27b0;
}

.faq-item:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Question */
.faq-item h3 {
  margin: 0;
  color: #2c3e50;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  /* justify-content: space-between; */
}

.faq-item h3::before {
  content: '+';
  margin-right: 12px;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: #9c27b0;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, color 0.35s ease;
}

.faq-item.active h3::before {
  content: '-';
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: #3f51b5;
}

/* Answer (accordion with smooth transition) */
.faq-item .faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  color: #555;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  padding-left: 30px;
  border-left: 2px dashed rgba(156, 39, 176, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  max-height: 500px; /* big enough to fit content */
  margin-top: 14px;
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .faqs h1 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  
  .faqs::before {
    border-radius: 18px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .faqs {
    padding: 40px 20px;
  }
  
  .faq-item {
    padding: 18px;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }
  
  .faq-item h3 {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  
  .faq-item .faq-answer {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding-left: 22px;
  }
}

  /* Cost estimetor */
  .calculator-section {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 40px;
    padding: 60px 40px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .left-content {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 300px;
  }

  .left-content h1 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    font-weight: 700;
  }

  .left-content h2 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: #111;
  }

  .left-content p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #444;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .right-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f2027, #203a43, #2c5364);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 30px 20px;
    border-radius: 0 50px 0 50px;
    max-width: 280px;
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 260px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  }

  .right-box h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .calc-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .calc-item i {
    color: #00d4ff;
  }

  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .calculator-section {
      flex-direction: column;
      padding: 40px 20px;
    }

    .left-content h1 {
      font-size: 1.6rem;
      text-align: center;
    }

    .right-box {
      margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .left-content {
      text-align: center;
    }
  }

  /* How it work */
/* timeline.css
   Standalone, no CSS variables
*/
/* Timeline Section */
.timeline-section{
  padding: 60px 16px;
  background: #fafafa;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.timeline-container{
  max-width: 1100px;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  padding: 48px 24px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(240,108,6,0.03) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%);
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 30px rgba(16,24,40,0.06);
  overflow: visible;
}

/* Progress line container */
.progress-line{
  position: absolute;
  left: 48px;
  top: 48px;
  bottom: 48px;
  width: 6px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  z-index: 1;
  background: #e6e6e6;
  overflow: hidden; /* keep fill inside */
}

/* Progress fill */
.progress-fill{
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f06d06, #ff9a4a);
  border-radius: 6px;
  transform-origin: top center;
  transition: height 420ms cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.2,1);
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Timeline list and steps */
.timeline{
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  margin-left: 140px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 64px;
}

.step{
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  position: relative;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 480ms ease, transform 480ms cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.2,1);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.step.is-visible{
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.step-number{
  position: absolute;
  left: -92px;
  top: 0;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 3px solid #f06d06;
  color: #f06d06;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(12,12,12,0.06);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.step-content{
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  padding: 18px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(11,22,40,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
}

.step-image img{
  display: block;
  width: clamp(88px, 20vw, 160px);
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 8px;
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(12,20,30,0.06);
}

.step-text{
  color: #222222;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 880px){
  .timeline{
    margin-left: 100px;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .step{
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .step-number{
    left: -72px;
    top: 8px;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  .step-content{
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 14px;
  }
  .step-image img{
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 520px){
  .timeline-container{
    padding: 28px 12px;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }
  .timeline{
    margin-left: 84px;
  }
  .progress-line{
    left: 28px;
  }
  .step-number{
    left: -60px;
  }
  .step-content{
    padding: 12px;
  }
}

/* Accessibility */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .step{ transition: none !important; transform: none !important; opacity: 1 !important; }
  .progress-fill{ transition: none !important; }
}


/* quote css contactform  */

/* Modal: full viewport, high z-index so it sits above WP admin bar */
.cf7-modal {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;                /* top:0; right:0; bottom:0; left:0; */
  z-index: 999999 !important; /* ensure above WP adminbar */
  font-family: inherit;
}

/* show state */
.cf7-modal[aria-hidden="false"] { display: block; }

/* Backdrop covers the whole viewport */
.cf7-modal__backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
  z-index: 999999; /* same stacking context as modal */
}

/* Panel centered, but not taller than viewport */
.cf7-modal__panel {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 680px;
  width: calc(100% - 40px);
  margin: 6vh auto;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  padding: 20px;
  z-index: 1000000; /* above backdrop */
  max-height: calc(100vh - 12vh);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* panel inner scroll area for long forms */
.cf7-modal__scroll {
  overflow: auto;
  padding-right: 6px; /* avoid accidental scrollbar overlap */
}

/* Close button */
.cf7-modal__close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  right: 12px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  font-size: 24px;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: #333;
}

/* Make form area flexible so footer stays visible */
.cf7-modal__content h2 { margin-top: 0; }
.cf7-modal__lead { color: #555; margin-bottom: 12px; }

/* CF7 form inputs - minimal & clean */
.wpcf7-form label { display:block; margin-top:0.7rem; font-weight:600; font-size:0.95rem; }
.wpcf7-form input[type="text"],
.wpcf7-form input[type="tel"],
.wpcf7-form input[type="email"],
.wpcf7-form textarea,
.wpcf7-form select {
  width:100%;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.65rem;
  border:1px solid #dcdcdc;
  border-radius:6px;
  font-size:0.95rem;
  box-sizing:border-box;
}
.wpcf7-form textarea { min-height:110px; }

/* radio inline */
.wpcf7-form .wpcf7-list-item { display:inline-flex; align-items:center; margin-right:12px; }
.wpcf7-form .wpcf7-list-item-label { margin-left:6px; font-weight:500; }

/* submit */
.wpcf7-form input.wpcf7-submit {
  margin-top: 12px;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius:6px;
  border:0;
  background:#0b74de;
  color:#fff;
  font-weight:700;
  cursor:pointer;
}

/* small screens */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .cf7-modal__panel { margin: 4vh 10px; padding:14px; max-width: calc(100% - 20px); }
}