/*
Theme Name: Fusion X
Theme URI: https://fusionxdigitalmarketing.in
Author: Fusion X Digital Marketing Agency
Author URI: https://fusionxdigitalmarketing.in
Description: High-performance, AEO/GEO-ready WordPress theme for Fusion X Digital Marketing Agency, Chennai. Features custom 3D Three.js experiences, interactive orange dots canvas, ChatGPT and Gemini AI search proof showcase with mobile touch-to-enlarge lightbox modal, and 50+ optimized service templates.
Version: 1.8.1
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.7
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Text Domain: fusion-x
Tags: agency, digital-marketing, portfolio, e-commerce, three-js, custom-colors, full-width-template, translation-ready
*/
/* Base Styles & Theme */
*, *::before, *::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

:root {

    --primary-orange: #ff5722;

    --primary-orange-dark: #e64a19;

    --text-dark: #333333;

    --text-light: #666666;

    --bg-white: #ffffff;

    --bg-light-grey: #f9f9f9;

}



html {

    scroll-behavior: smooth;

    overflow-x: hidden;

    width: 100%;

}



body {

    margin: 0;

    font-family: 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;

    background-color: var(--bg-white);

    color: var(--text-dark);

    line-height: 1.6;

    overflow-x: hidden;

    width: 100%;

    position: relative;

}



/* Navigation Bar */
.navbar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 14px 40px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    background-color: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    z-index: 1000;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}



.logo-container {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.logo-container a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.logo-container .logo,
.logo-container img {
    height: 48px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.logo-container a:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}



/* Nav links: Locked to dead-center on desktop */
.nav-links {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 22px;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

@media (min-width: 1025px) {
    .nav-links {
        position: absolute;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

.nav-links li {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
}



.nav-links a,
.nav-links li a {
    color: #111827 !important;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-family: 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 15px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
    transition: color 0.25s ease, text-shadow 0.25s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 6px 0;
}

.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links li a:hover {
    color: #ff5722 !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.4);
}

.nav-links > li > a.active,
.nav-links a.active,
.nav-links li a.active {
    color: #ff5722 !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.75), 0 0 20px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.45), 0 0 30px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.25) !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    position: relative !important;
}

.nav-links > li > a.active::after {
    content: '' !important;
    position: absolute !important;
    bottom: -4px !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 3px !important;
    background: #ff5722 !important;
    border-radius: 4px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px #ff5722, 0 0 18px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.9), 0 0 28px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.5) !important;
    animation: fxNavGlowPulse 2.5s infinite ease-in-out !important;
}

@keyframes fxNavGlowPulse {
    0%, 100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 8px #ff5722, 0 0 16px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.85);
        opacity: 0.95;
    }
    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 14px #ff5722, 0 0 24px rgba(255, 87, 34, 1), 0 0 36px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.65);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}



.nav-actions {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    gap: 18px;
}

.mobile-menu-cta {
    display: none;
}

.nav-cta-btn {
    background: #ff5722 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    padding: 10px 25px !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    font-family: 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    font-size: 14.5px !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.4) !important;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease !important;
    display: inline-block;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-cta-btn:hover {
    background: #e64a19 !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.5) !important;
}

.hamburger {
    display: none;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--primary-orange);
    z-index: 1001;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICES MEGA MENU DROPDOWN
   ========================================================================== */
.nav-item-services {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 1025px) {
    .nav-item-services {
        position: static;
    }
}

.nav-chevron {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    margin-left: 5px;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
    display: inline-block;
}

.nav-item-services:hover .nav-chevron {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.services-mega-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 14px);
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px);
    width: 1260px;
    max-width: calc(100vw - 48px);
    box-sizing: border-box;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 65px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    padding: 24px 24px 18px;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.22s ease, transform 0.22s ease, visibility 0.22s ease;
    z-index: 2500;
}

/* Bridge to prevent hover gap jitter */
.services-mega-menu::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -18px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 18px;
}

.nav-item-services:hover .services-mega-menu,
.services-mega-menu:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.mega-menu-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
}

@media (max-width: 1300px) and (min-width: 1025px) {
    .services-mega-menu {
        width: 980px;
        padding: 20px;
    }
    .mega-menu-inner {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 18px;
    }
}

.mega-column {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.mega-cat-header {
    font-family: 'Outfit', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    color: #0f172a;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.25);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    user-select: none;
    cursor: default;
}

.mega-cat-header i {
    color: #ff5722;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.mega-links {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
}

.mega-links li {
    display: block !important;
    width: 100%;
}

.mega-links li a {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    padding: 6px 8px !important;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    background: transparent;
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
}

.mega-links li a:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.07) !important;
    text-shadow: none !important;
}

.mega-links li a .link-title {
    font-size: 0.84rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #1e293b !important;
    text-transform: none !important;
    letter-spacing: 0 !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.mega-links li a:hover .link-title {
    color: #ff5722 !important;
}

.mega-links li a .link-sub {
    font-size: 0.71rem !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
    text-transform: none !important;
    letter-spacing: 0 !important;
    margin-top: 2px !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
}

.mega-menu-footer {
    margin-top: 18px;
    padding-top: 12px;
    border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: #64748b;
}

.mega-footer-cta {
    color: #ff5722 !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.mega-footer-cta:hover {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}



/* Hero Section - AWWWARDS LEVEL STYLING */
.hero {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 95px 6% 35px;
    min-height: 100vh;
    background: #fbfcfd;
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 18% 28%, rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.09) 0%, transparent 45%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 82% 42%, rgba(255, 138, 80, 0.08) 0%, transparent 45%),
        linear-gradient(to right, rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.45) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.45) 1px, transparent 1px),
        radial-gradient(#cbd5e1 1.2px, transparent 1.2px);
    background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 90px 90px, 90px 90px, 30px 30px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

/* Atmospheric Glow Lighting */
.hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 650px;
    height: 650px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.12) 0%, rgba(255, 138, 80, 0.03) 50%, transparent 70%);
    top: 25%;
    left: -80px;
    filter: blur(50px);
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 550px;
    height: 550px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.09) 0%, rgba(255, 171, 145, 0.02) 55%, transparent 70%);
    top: 50%;
    right: 2%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    filter: blur(60px);
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO AMBIENT DATA & TELEMETRY BACKDROP (Background Layer)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-data-backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
    user-select: none;
}

/* 1. Technical Coordinate HUD Markers */
.hero-hud-coord {
    position: absolute;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 3px;
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', monospace;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: rgba(71, 85, 105, 0.75);
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-hud-coord.top-left {
    top: 96px;
    left: 6%;
}

.hero-hud-coord.top-right {
    top: 96px;
    right: 15%;
    text-align: right;
}

.hud-tag-line {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    color: #334155;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.hero-hud-coord.top-right .hud-tag-line {
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

.hud-accent-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #ff5722;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px #ff5722;
    display: inline-block;
}

.hud-accent-dot.live {
    background: #10b981;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px #10b981;
    animation: liveBlink 1.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes liveBlink {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
    50% { opacity: 0.3; transform: scale(0.8); }
}

.hud-sub-line {
    font-size: 0.64rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* 2. Floating Data Cards removed in favor of 3D Orbiting Satellite Telemetry */

/* 3. Crosshairs in Background */
.hero-grid-crosshair {
    position: absolute;
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', monospace;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.35);
    font-weight: 300;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ch-1 { top: 22%; left: 32%; }
.ch-2 { top: 68%; left: 38%; }
.ch-3 { top: 24%; right: 35%; }
.ch-4 { bottom: 25%; right: 18%; }

/* 4. Ambient Data Stream Bar (Bottom Horizon Ticker) */
.hero-data-ticker {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 34px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ticker-content {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', monospace;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1.6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #64748b;
    animation: heroTicker 38s linear infinite;
}

.ticker-content span {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.ticker-content i {
    color: #ff5722;
}

.t-sep {
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-weight: 400;
}

@keyframes heroTicker {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* 5. Ambient Glowing Orbs & Geometry */
.hero-ambient-pulse-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(50px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.orb-1 {
    width: 480px;
    height: 480px;
    top: 10%;
    left: -60px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.12) 0%, rgba(255, 138, 80, 0.03) 60%, transparent 75%);
    animation: pulseOrb1 9s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.orb-2 {
    width: 450px;
    height: 450px;
    top: 45%;
    right: 5%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.1) 0%, rgba(255, 171, 145, 0.02) 60%, transparent 75%);
    animation: pulseOrb2 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes pulseOrb1 {
    0% { transform: scale(0.95); opacity: 0.8; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 1; }
}

@keyframes pulseOrb2 {
    0% { transform: scale(1.1); opacity: 0.7; }
    100% { transform: scale(0.92); opacity: 1; }
}

/* Responsive Handling for Hero Background HUD */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .hero-hud-coord {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .hero-grid-crosshair {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-data-ticker {
        height: 28px;
        font-size: 0.62rem;
    }
}

.hero-content {
    flex: 1.15;
    max-width: 650px;
    animation: fadeUp 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
    padding-left: 1rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.agency-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    background: rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.22);
    border-radius: 100px;
    color: var(--primary-orange);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', monospace;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.agency-tag:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.16);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.pulse-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background-color: var(--primary-orange);
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.9);
}

.pulse-dot::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -3px;
    left: -3px;
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--primary-orange);
    animation: radarPing 2s cubic-bezier(0, 0.2, 0.8, 1) infinite;
}

@keyframes radarPing {
    0% { transform: scale(0.6); opacity: 1; }
    100% { transform: scale(2.2); opacity: 0; }
}

.hero-content h1 {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 2.3vw, 2.75rem);
    line-height: 1.18;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    color: #0f172a;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.035em;
    text-transform: capitalize;
}

.hero-content h1 span {
    display: block;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff5722 0%, #ff7a45 50%, #e64a19 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    position: relative;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 24px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.2));
}

.hero-content p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #475569;
    margin-bottom: 26px;
    font-weight: 400;
    max-width: 500px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.hero-content p strong {
    color: #0f172a;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-buttons .btn {
    white-space: nowrap;
    padding: 13px 30px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.hero-buttons .btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff5722 0%, #ff3d00 100%);
    color: white;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -4px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.42), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.15);
    border: none;
}

.hero-buttons .btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 32px -4px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.55), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.25);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6434 0%, #e64a19 100%);
}

.hero-buttons .btn-secondary {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #1e293b;
    border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.hero-buttons .btn-secondary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: #ff5722;
    color: #ff5722;
    background: rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.04);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.14);
}

.hero-buttons .btn svg {
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hero-buttons .btn:hover svg {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.hero-image {
    flex: 1.1;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    animation: fadeLeft 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
    min-height: 440px;
    height: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-image::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 85%;
    height: 75%;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.12) 0%, rgba(255, 138, 80, 0.04) 45%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(40px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px);
}

.hero-image canvas {
    max-width: 100%;
    outline: none;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12)) drop-shadow(0 8px 20px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.08));
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero-image:hover canvas {
    transform: scale(1.02);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.btn {
    padding: 16px 36px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
}

.btn svg {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.btn:hover svg {
    transform: translateX(4px) translateY(-4px);
}

.btn-primary {
    background: var(--primary-orange);
    color: white;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.25);
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-orange);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.4);
    background: #e64a19;
}

.btn-secondary {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    color: #111;
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: #111;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* 3D Map Popups */
.map-popup {
    position: absolute;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.95), rgba(230, 74, 25, 0.95));
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    color: white;
    padding: 7px 16px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    cursor: pointer;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.4), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) inset;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 10;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.map-popup.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.08);
}

.map-popup.visible:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #ff5722;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15), 0 0 0 1.5px #ff5722 inset;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.18);
}




/* Spider Web HTML Icons (Emojis) */

.web-icon {

    position: absolute;

    background: white;

    color: #ff5722;

    border: 3px solid #ff5722;

    padding: 10px 15px;

    border-radius: 30px;

    font-size: 16px;

    font-weight: bold;

    cursor: pointer;

    pointer-events: auto;

    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);

    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.2);

    transition: transform 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;

    z-index: 10;

    display: flex;

    align-items: center;

    gap: 8px;

    white-space: nowrap;

}



.web-icon:hover {

    background: #ff5722;

    color: white;

    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1);

}



/* Services Section */

.services-section {

    padding: 80px 0;

    background-color: var(--bg-white);

    text-align: center;

}



.section-title {

    padding: 0 20px;

}



.section-title h2 {

    font-size: 2.5rem;

    color: var(--text-dark);

    margin-bottom: 10px;

}



.section-title p {

    color: var(--text-light);

    font-size: 1.1rem;

    margin-bottom: 50px;

}



.services-grid {

    display: grid;

    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));

    gap: 30px;

}



.service-card {

    background-color: var(--bg-light-grey);

    padding: 40px 30px;

    border-radius: 15px;

    transition: all 0.3s ease;

    border-bottom: 4px solid transparent;

}



.service-card:hover {

    transform: translateY(-10px);

    border-bottom: 4px solid var(--primary-orange);

    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);

}



.service-card i {

    font-size: 40px;

    color: var(--primary-orange);

    margin-bottom: 20px;

}



.service-card h3 {

    font-size: 1.3rem;

    margin-bottom: 15px;

}



.service-card p {

    color: var(--text-light);

    line-height: 1.5;

}



/* Animations */

@keyframes fadeUp {

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

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

}



@keyframes fadeLeft {

    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(30px); }

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

}



/* Mobile Responsive */

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .hero {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 110px 24px 40px;
        min-height: auto;
    }
    
    .hero-content {
        padding-left: 0;
        margin-bottom: 35px;
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    
    .hero-content p {
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }
    
    .hero-buttons {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .hero-image {
        min-height: 380px;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav-links {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .hamburger {
        display: block;
    }
    
    .hero {
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 125px 18px 30px;
        text-align: center;
        min-height: auto;
    }
    
    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: clamp(2rem, 7vw, 2.75rem);
        letter-spacing: -0.03em;
        line-height: 1.15;
    }
    .hero-content p {
        font-size: 1.02rem;
        line-height: 1.6;
        margin-bottom: 25px;
    }
    
    .hero-image {
        min-height: 420px;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .services-section {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    /* Resize 3D Containers for Mobile */
    #globe-container {
        height: 460px;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    #spider-container {
        height: 540px !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
        touch-action: pan-y;
    }

    #center-logo-html {
        width: 105px !important; /* Scaled down neatly for mobile */
    }

    /* Shrink HTML Popups */
    .map-popup {
        font-size: 11px;
        padding: 6px 12px;
    }

    .web-icon {
        font-size: 11px;
        padding: 5px 9px;
        border-radius: 14px;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
        touch-action: manipulation;
    }

    .section-title h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
}

/* ========================================================
   OUR TRUSTED BRANDS - 3D HORIZON SHOWCASE
   ======================================================== */
.brands-section {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 28%, rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.08) 0%, rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.95) 48%, #ffffff 80%);
    padding: 85px 20px 95px 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.brands-header-wrap {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

.brands-pill-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 7px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.28);
    color: #ff5722;
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.08);
}

.brands-main-title {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.4rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin: 0 0 14px 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.8px;
    line-height: 1.18;
}

.brands-orange-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff5722 0%, #ff8a65 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    display: inline-block;
}

.brands-subtitle {
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #64748b;
    margin: 0 auto;
    max-width: 620px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ========================================================
   FUSION-X NEXT-GEN MULTI-BRAND & PRODUCT SHOWCASE SYSTEM
   Simultaneously displays multiple client brands & products
   ======================================================== */
.fx-brands-showcase-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1320px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 32px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

/* 1. Seamless Infinite Logo Marquee */
.fx-brands-marquee-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    padding: 10px 0;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 10%, black 90%, transparent 100%);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 10%, black 90%, transparent 100%);
}

.fx-marquee-row {
    display: flex;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    user-select: none;
}

.fx-marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    width: max-content;
    animation: fxMarqueeScroll 40s linear infinite;
    will-change: transform;
}

.fx-marquee-track:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes fxMarqueeScroll {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateX(-33.3333%);
    }
}

.fx-marquee-item {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.fx-marquee-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.fx-marquee-link:hover {
    border-color: #ff5722;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.2);
}

.fx-marquee-logo {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: 6px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.fx-marquee-name {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0f172a;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* 2. Interactive Filter & View Bar */
.fx-brands-controls-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.fx-brands-filters {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
}

.fx-filter-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #475569;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    outline: none;
}

.fx-filter-pill:hover {
    border-color: #ff5722;
    color: #ff5722;
    background: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.fx-filter-pill.active {
    background: #ff5722;
    border-color: #ff5722;
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.35);
}

.fx-filter-count {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    padding: 0 6px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.fx-filter-pill.active .fx-filter-count {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.fx-view-switcher {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: #f1f5f9;
    padding: 4px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    gap: 4px;
}

.fx-view-btn {
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 7px 14px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #64748b;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.fx-view-btn.active {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #0f172a;
    font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* 3. Slider Nav (When Slider Mode is Active) */
.fx-carousel-nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: -8px;
}

.fx-carousel-arrow {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
    color: #0f172a;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.fx-carousel-arrow:hover {
    background: #ff5722;
    border-color: #ff5722;
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: scale(1.08);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.35);
}

.fx-carousel-counter {
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ff5722;
    background: rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.08);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.2);
}

/* 4. Multi-Brand Cards Grid View */
.fx-brands-grid.fx-view-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(290px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
    width: 100%;
}

/* Multi-Brand Cards Carousel View */
.fx-brands-grid.fx-view-carousel {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    padding: 10px 4px 24px 4px;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.fx-brands-grid.fx-view-carousel .fx-brand-card {
    flex: 0 0 320px;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
}

/* Custom Scrollbar for Carousel View */
.fx-brands-grid.fx-view-carousel::-webkit-scrollbar {
    height: 8px;
}
.fx-brands-grid.fx-view-carousel::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: #f1f5f9;
    border-radius: 8px;
}
.fx-brands-grid.fx-view-carousel::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: #ff5722;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

/* 5. Brand & Product Showcase Card */
.fx-brand-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04), 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.35s ease;
    position: relative;
    animation: fxCardFadeIn 0.4s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes fxCardFadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(14px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.fx-brand-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.5);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 50px -10px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.2), 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.fx-card-top-header {
    padding: 12px 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.fx-verified-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: #ff5722;
    background: rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.2);
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

.fx-category-badge {
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    color: #64748b;
    background: #f1f5f9;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

/* Big Brand Logo Stage - Prominently displays client brand logo */
.fx-brand-logo-stage {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 190px;
    background: #ffffff;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 24px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid #f1f5f9;
    transition: background-color 0.35s ease;
}

.fx-brand-stage-logo {
    max-width: 82%;
    max-height: 82%;
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.fx-brand-card:hover .fx-brand-stage-logo {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.fx-preview-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 10px;
    left: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.fx-overlay-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.88);
    color: #ffffff;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    max-width: 100%;
}

.fx-overlay-tag i {
    color: #ff5722;
}

/* Card Content Details */
.fx-card-content {
    padding: 18px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.fx-title-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.fx-brand-name {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.fx-verified-badge {
    color: #ff5722;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.fx-brand-tagline {
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: #64748b;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: block;
}

.fx-metric-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.25);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 7px 12px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: #ff5722;
}

.fx-metric-pill strong {
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #d94110;
}

.fx-metric-lbl {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    color: #64748b;
}

.fx-deliverable-desc {
    font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: #475569;
    margin: 0 0 16px 0;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.fx-case-study-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    background: #0f172a;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.fx-case-study-btn:hover {
    background: #ff5722;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.4);
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* 6. Responsive Adaptations */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .fx-brands-grid.fx-view-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr));
        gap: 18px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .brands-section {
        padding: 60px 15px 70px 15px;
    }
    .fx-brands-controls-bar {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
    }
    .fx-brands-filters {
        justify-content: flex-start;
        overflow-x: auto;
        padding-bottom: 4px;
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
    }
    .fx-filter-pill {
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .fx-view-switcher {
        align-self: flex-start;
    }
    .fx-brands-grid.fx-view-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.seo-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.15) !important; }

/* Dangling Charm & Slingshot Easter Egg */

.dangling-container {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    touch-action: none !important;
}

.charm-string {
    position: absolute;
    top: 35px;
    left: 50%;
    width: 2px;
    height: 70px;
    background: repeating-linear-gradient(to bottom, #ff5722, #ff5722 5px, #c24015 5px, #c24015 10px);
    transform-origin: top center;
    z-index: 1000;
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: swing 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    touch-action: none !important;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.charm-object {
    position: absolute;
    top: 70px;
    left: -24px;
    width: 48px;
    height: auto;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.25));
    transform-origin: top center;
    cursor: grab;
    pointer-events: auto;
    user-select: none;
    -webkit-user-drag: none;
    z-index: 1001;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, filter 0.2s ease;
    touch-action: none !important;
}

/* Universal charm scroll vanishing for both mobile and desktop */
.charm-string.charm-hidden-on-scroll,
.charm-object.charm-hidden-on-scroll,
#charm-tooltip.charm-hidden-on-scroll {
    opacity: 0 !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
    visibility: hidden !important;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease !important;
}

.charm-object:hover {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 14px rgba(255,87,34,0.7));
}

.charm-object:active {
    cursor: grabbing;
}

#charm-tooltip {
    position: absolute;
    background: #ff5722 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    padding: 8px 14px !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.5) !important;
    z-index: 100000 !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
    text-align: center;
}

.charm-tooltip-rope {
    position: absolute;
    width: 2px !important;
    background: repeating-linear-gradient(to bottom, #ff5722, #ff5722 5px, #c24015 5px, #c24015 10px) !important;
}

.charm-string.swing-paused {
    animation: none !important;
    transform: rotate(0deg) !important;
}

@keyframes swing {
    0% { transform: rotate(8deg); }
    100% { transform: rotate(-8deg); }
}

.hamburger { 
    display: none; 
    cursor: pointer; 
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease;
    -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
    z-index: 1002;
}

.hamburger:active {
    background: rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.1);
}

.hamburger svg rect {
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), opacity 0.25s ease;
    transform-origin: center;
}

.hamburger.active svg rect:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(30px) rotate(45deg);
}

.hamburger.active svg rect:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.hamburger.active svg rect:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-30px) rotate(-45deg);
}

.mob-drawer-cta,
.nav-links .mob-drawer-cta,
.nav-links li.mob-drawer-cta {
    display: none !important;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .navbar {
        padding: 12px 18px;
        height: 72px;
    }

    .hamburger { 
        display: flex; 
    }

    .nav-links {
        display: none;
    }

    .nav-links.mob-open {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        justify-content: flex-start !important;
        align-items: stretch !important;
        position: fixed;
        top: 72px;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: calc(100vh - 72px);
        height: calc(100dvh - 72px);
        max-height: calc(100vh - 72px);
        max-height: calc(100dvh - 72px);
        overflow-y: auto;
        overflow-x: hidden;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        overscroll-behavior: contain;
        background: #ffffff;
        padding: 16px 18px 140px;
        gap: 8px;
        box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
        border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
        z-index: 1005;
    }

    .nav-links.mob-open li {
        width: 100%;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
    }

    .nav-links.mob-open li a {
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: space-between;
        width: 100%;
        padding: 13px 18px !important;
        font-size: 16px !important;
        font-weight: 700 !important;
        color: #0f172a !important;
        border-radius: 12px;
        transition: background-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
        text-align: left;
    }

    .nav-links.mob-open li a:hover,
    .nav-links.mob-open li a:active {
        background: rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.08) !important;
        color: #ff5722 !important;
    }

    .nav-links.mob-open li a.active {
        background: rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.1) !important;
        color: #ff5722 !important;
        border-left: 4px solid #ff5722 !important;
        padding-left: 14px !important;
    }

    .nav-links.mob-open li a.active::after {
        display: none !important;
    }

    /* Mobile Navbar Header: Orange 'LET'S CONNECT' button directly left to hamburger with hanging charm */
    .nav-actions {
        gap: 12px !important;
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: flex-end !important;
        flex: 0 0 auto !important;
    }

    .nav-actions .dangling-container {
        position: relative !important;
        display: inline-flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        width: auto !important;
        height: auto !important;
    }

    .nav-actions .nav-cta-btn {
        display: inline-flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        background: #ff5722 !important;
        background-color: #ff5722 !important;
        color: #ffffff !important;
        padding: 7px 14px !important;
        border-radius: 50px !important;
        font-family: 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif !important;
        font-weight: 800 !important;
        font-size: 12px !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
        text-transform: uppercase !important;
        box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.45) !important;
        text-decoration: none !important;
        white-space: nowrap !important;
        transition: transform 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease !important;
    }

    .nav-actions .nav-cta-btn:hover,
    .nav-actions .nav-cta-btn:active {
        background: #e64a19 !important;
        background-color: #e64a19 !important;
        transform: translateY(-1px) !important;
        box-shadow: 0 5px 16px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.6) !important;
    }

    .charm-string {
        display: block !important;
        position: absolute !important;
        top: 29px !important;
        left: 50% !important;
        width: 2px !important;
        height: 48px !important;
        background: repeating-linear-gradient(to bottom, #ff5722, #ff5722 5px, #c24015 5px, #c24015 10px) !important;
        transform-origin: top center !important;
        z-index: 1000 !important;
        pointer-events: none !important;
        animation: swing 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate !important;
        transition: opacity 0.3s ease !important;
    }

    .charm-object {
        display: block;
        position: absolute;
        top: 48px;
        left: -18px;
        width: 36px;
        height: auto;
        filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.25));
        transform-origin: top center;
        cursor: grab;
        pointer-events: auto;
        user-select: none;
        -webkit-user-select: none;
        -webkit-user-drag: none;
        -webkit-touch-callout: none;
        touch-action: none;
        z-index: 1001;
        transition: opacity 0.3s ease, filter 0.2s ease;
    }

    .charm-object::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: -12px;
        left: -12px;
        right: -12px;
        bottom: -12px;
        pointer-events: auto;
    }

    /* Vanish charm on scroll down so it does not obstruct reading content */
    .charm-string.charm-hidden-on-scroll,
    .charm-object.charm-hidden-on-scroll,
    #charm-tooltip.charm-hidden-on-scroll {
        opacity: 0 !important;
        pointer-events: none !important;
        transition: opacity 0.3s ease !important;
    }

    #charm-tooltip {
        white-space: normal !important;
        width: 210px !important;
        max-width: calc(100vw - 28px) !important;
        font-size: 12px !important;
        padding: 8px 14px !important;
        line-height: 1.35 !important;
        text-align: center !important;
    }

    @media (max-width: 400px) {
        .navbar {
            padding: 10px 12px !important;
        }
        .logo-container .logo,
        .logo-container img {
            height: 38px !important;
        }
        .nav-actions {
            gap: 8px !important;
        }
        .nav-actions .nav-cta-btn {
            padding: 6px 11px !important;
            font-size: 11px !important;
            letter-spacing: 0.3px !important;
        }
        .charm-string {
            top: 26px !important;
            height: 44px !important;
        }
        .charm-object {
            top: 44px;
            left: -16px;
            width: 32px;
        }
    }

    /* CRITICAL FIX: Hide charm completely whenever mobile drawer is open so it NEVER obstructs menu items */
    body.mob-menu-active .charm-string,
    body.mob-menu-active .charm-object,
    .hamburger.active ~ .dangling-container .charm-string,
    .hamburger.active ~ .dangling-container .charm-object,
    .navbar:has(.nav-links.mob-open) .charm-string,
    .navbar:has(.nav-links.mob-open) .charm-object,
    .navbar:has(.hamburger.active) .charm-string,
    .navbar:has(.hamburger.active) .charm-object,
    .nav-links.mob-open ~ .nav-actions .charm-string,
    .nav-links.mob-open ~ .nav-actions .charm-object {
        display: none !important;
        opacity: 0 !important;
        visibility: hidden !important;
        pointer-events: none !important;
    }

    /* Mobile Services Mega Menu Accordion & Touch Optimization */
    .nav-links.mob-open .nav-item-services {
        width: 100%;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .nav-links.mob-open .nav-item-services > a {
        display: flex !important;
        justify-content: space-between !important;
        align-items: center;
        width: 100%;
        cursor: pointer;
        padding: 13px 18px !important;
    }

    .nav-links.mob-open .nav-item-services .nav-chevron {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        margin-left: 10px;
        padding: 6px;
        transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    }

    .nav-links.mob-open .nav-item-services.mob-sub-open .nav-chevron {
        transform: rotate(180deg);
        color: #ff5722;
    }

    .nav-links.mob-open .services-mega-menu {
        position: static;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
        box-shadow: inset 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
        border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
        padding: 12px 10px;
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        pointer-events: auto;
        transform: none;
        display: none;
        background: #f8fafc;
        border-radius: 14px;
        margin-top: 8px;
    }

    .nav-links.mob-open .nav-item-services.mob-sub-open .services-mega-menu {
        display: block !important;
    }

    .nav-links.mob-open .mega-menu-inner {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 10px;
    }

    /* Accordion Category Cards on Mobile */
    .nav-links.mob-open .mega-column {
        background: #ffffff;
        border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
        border-radius: 12px;
        overflow: hidden;
        transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
    }

    .nav-links.mob-open .mega-column.cat-open {
        border-color: rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.4);
        box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.08);
    }

    .nav-links.mob-open .mega-cat-header {
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: space-between;
        padding: 14px 16px !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
        font-size: 0.84rem !important;
        font-weight: 800 !important;
        color: #0f172a !important;
        cursor: pointer;
        user-select: none;
        -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
        border-bottom: none !important;
        background: #ffffff;
        transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
        position: relative;
    }

    .nav-links.mob-open .mega-cat-header:active {
        background: rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.06);
    }

    .nav-links.mob-open .mega-cat-header i:first-child {
        color: #ff5722;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        margin-right: 8px;
    }

    .nav-links.mob-open .mega-cat-header::after {
        content: '';
        display: inline-block;
        width: 7px;
        height: 7px;
        border-right: 2px solid #64748b;
        border-bottom: 2px solid #64748b;
        transform: rotate(45deg);
        transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
        margin-left: auto;
    }

    .nav-links.mob-open .mega-column.cat-open .mega-cat-header {
        background: rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.05);
        color: #ff5722 !important;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.15) !important;
    }

    .nav-links.mob-open .mega-column.cat-open .mega-cat-header::after {
        transform: rotate(-135deg);
        border-color: #ff5722;
    }

    .nav-links.mob-open .mega-column .mega-links {
        display: none;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 8px;
        padding: 10px 12px 14px;
        background: #fdfdfd;
    }

    .nav-links.mob-open .mega-column.cat-open .mega-links {
        display: flex !important;
        animation: mobCatFade 0.22s ease-out forwards;
    }

    @keyframes mobCatFade {
        from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-4px); }
        to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    }

    .nav-links.mob-open .mega-links li {
        width: 100%;
        margin: 0;
    }

    .nav-links.mob-open .mega-links li a {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: flex-start !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        padding: 10px 14px !important;
        border-radius: 10px;
        background: #ffffff;
        border: 1px solid #edf2f7;
        box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
        transition: background-color 0.15s ease, border-color 0.15s ease, transform 0.15s ease;
        min-height: 48px;
    }

    .nav-links.mob-open .mega-links li a:active,
    .nav-links.mob-open .mega-links li a:hover {
        background: rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.08) !important;
        border-color: rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.35) !important;
        transform: translateX(4px);
    }

    .nav-links.mob-open .mega-links li a .link-title {
        font-size: 0.88rem !important;
        font-weight: 700 !important;
        color: #0f172a !important;
        line-height: 1.3;
    }

    .nav-links.mob-open .mega-links li a .link-sub {
        font-size: 0.74rem !important;
        color: #64748b !important;
        margin-top: 2px;
        line-height: 1.2;
    }

    .nav-links.mob-open .mega-menu-footer {
        margin-top: 10px;
        padding: 14px;
        background: #ffffff;
        border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
        border-radius: 12px;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 8px;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .nav-links.mob-open .mega-menu-footer span {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
        color: #64748b;
    }

    .nav-links.mob-open .mega-footer-cta {
        display: inline-flex !important;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 8px;
        color: #ff5722 !important;
        font-weight: 700 !important;
        font-size: 0.88rem !important;
        text-decoration: none;
        padding: 6px 14px !important;
        border-radius: 50px;
        background: rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.08);
        width: auto !important;
    }

    .nav-links.mob-open .mob-drawer-cta,
    .nav-links.mob-open li.mob-drawer-cta {
        display: block !important;
        margin-top: 16px;
        padding-top: 16px;
        border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .mob-drawer-cta .mob-cta-btn {
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 10px;
        width: 100%;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff5722 0%, #ff8a50 100%) !important;
        color: #ffffff !important;
        padding: 15px 24px !important;
        border-radius: 50px;
        font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif !important;
        font-size: 1rem !important;
        font-weight: 800 !important;
        letter-spacing: 1px;
        text-decoration: none !important;
        box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.4) !important;
        text-align: center;
    }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   2026 LUXE SCROLL REVEAL ANIMATIONS
   Fluid, GPU-accelerated reveal animations across services & all subpages
   ========================================================================== */
.fx-reveal-init {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(32px);
    transition: opacity 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.fx-reveal-init.fx-reveal-left {
    transform: translateX(-36px);
}

.fx-reveal-init.fx-reveal-right {
    transform: translateX(36px);
}

.fx-reveal-init.fx-reveal-scale {
    transform: scale(0.94) translateY(20px);
}

.fx-reveal-init.is-revealed {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: translateY(0) translateX(0) scale(1) !important;
}

/* Staggered delay classes for sibling elements */
.fx-stagger-1 { transition-delay: 0.06s !important; }
.fx-stagger-2 { transition-delay: 0.14s !important; }
.fx-stagger-3 { transition-delay: 0.22s !important; }
.fx-stagger-4 { transition-delay: 0.30s !important; }
.fx-stagger-5 { transition-delay: 0.38s !important; }
.fx-stagger-6 { transition-delay: 0.46s !important; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .fx-reveal-init {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
        transition: none !important;
    }
}

/* Dark Theme Utility Classes for Alternating Sections */
.dark-theme {
    background-color: #080808 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.dark-theme h1, .dark-theme h2, .dark-theme h3, .dark-theme h4 {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.dark-theme p, .dark-theme li {
    color: #d0d0d0 !important;
}

.dark-theme .section-title h2 {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.dark-theme .section-title p {
    color: #bbbbbb !important;
}

.dark-theme .hero-content h1 {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.dark-theme .hero-content p {
    color: #d0d0d0 !important;
}

/* Dark Theme Utility Classes for Alternating Sections */
.dark-theme {
    background-color: #080808 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}
.dark-theme h1, .dark-theme h2, .dark-theme h3, .dark-theme h4 {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}
.dark-theme p, .dark-theme li {
    color: #d0d0d0 !important;
}
.dark-theme .section-title h2 {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}
.dark-theme .section-title p {
    color: #bbbbbb !important;
}
.dark-theme .hero-content h1 {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}
.dark-theme .hero-content p {
    color: #d0d0d0 !important;
}




/* Permanent Eradication of Legacy Let\'s Connect Modal */
#charm-contact-modal {
    display: none !important;
    opacity: 0 !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
    visibility: hidden !important;
    transform: scale(0) !important;
    z-index: -999999 !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   UNIVERSAL BLACK SITE THEME FOR SUB-SERVICES SECTIONS
   ========================================================================== */
.process-section {
    background: #080808 !important;
    background-color: #080808 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    padding: 70px 24px 50px !important;
    border-radius: 32px !important;
    margin: 40px 24px 20px !important;
    position: relative !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) !important;
}

.process-header,
.process-grid {
    position: relative !important;
    z-index: 2 !important;
}

.process-header h2 {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.process-header p {
    color: #94a3b8 !important;
}

.process-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    padding: 32px 24px !important;
    position: relative !important;
    z-index: 2 !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease !important;
}

.process-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.45) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.15) !important;
}

.step-num {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 2.5rem !important;
    font-weight: 900 !important;
    color: #ff5722 !important;
    opacity: 0.8 !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
}

.step-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.step-desc {
    font-size: 0.92rem !important;
    color: #cbd5e1 !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .process-section {
        padding: 50px 20px !important;
        margin: 30px 16px 16px !important;
        border-radius: 24px !important;
    }
}

/* Universal Obsidian CTA Banner */
.cta-banner {
    background: #080808 !important;
    background-color: #080808 !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.3) !important;
    border-radius: 28px !important;
    padding: 50px 36px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    margin: 24px auto 30px !important;
    max-width: 1100px !important;
    position: relative !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 35px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.08) !important;
}

canvas.fx-orange-dots-canvas {
    position: absolute !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
    z-index: 1 !important;
    display: block !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    border: none !important;
}

.cta-banner > *:not(canvas):not(.fx-orange-dots-canvas) {
    position: relative !important;
    z-index: 2 !important;
}

.cta-banner h2 {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
    font-weight: 900 !important;
}

.cta-banner p {
    color: #cbd5e1 !important;
}

.cta-banner .btn-primary-hero,
.cta-banner a.btn-primary-hero,
.cta-banner a[class*="btn"] {
    background: #ff5722 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.4) !important;
}

.cta-banner .btn-primary-hero:hover,
.cta-banner a.btn-primary-hero:hover,
.cta-banner a[class*="btn"]:hover {
    background: #e64a19 !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.55) !important;
}

/* Eliminate massive spacing above footer across all page types */
.content-section:has(.cta-banner),
div:has(> .cta-banner) {
    padding-top: 0 !important;
    padding-bottom: 0 !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.content-section:last-of-type,
main:last-of-type,
section:last-of-type {
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

#faq {
    padding-bottom: 35px !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

/* Footer Universal Black Theme with Canvas Support */
footer,
.site-footer,
#main-footer {
    background: #080808 !important;
    background-color: #080808 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    position: relative !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.2) !important;
    padding: 45px 20px 24px !important;
    margin-top: 0 !important;
    text-align: left !important;
}

footer > *:not(canvas):not(.fx-orange-dots-canvas),
.site-footer > *:not(canvas):not(.fx-orange-dots-canvas),
#main-footer > *:not(canvas):not(.fx-orange-dots-canvas) {
    position: relative !important;
    z-index: 2 !important;
}

.footer-container {
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 1.05fr 0.95fr 1.25fr;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

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

.footer-logo-link {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.footer-logo {
    height: 48px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.footer-brand-desc {
    color: #94a3b8 !important;
    font-size: 0.92rem !important;
    line-height: 1.65 !important;
    margin-bottom: 24px !important;
}

.footer-social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-social-btn {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #141414;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    color: #cbd5e1 !important;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-social-btn:hover {
    background: #ff5722 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border-color: #ff5722 !important;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.4);
}

.footer-heading {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 1.02rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    margin-bottom: 22px !important;
    position: relative !important;
    padding-bottom: 10px !important;
}

.footer-heading::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 28px;
    height: 2px;
    background: #ff5722;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.footer-links-list {
    list-style: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
}

.footer-links-list li {
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
}

.footer-links-list a {
    color: #94a3b8 !important;
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
}

.footer-links-list a:hover {
    color: #ff5722 !important;
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-chevron {
    font-size: 0.68rem !important;
    color: #ff5722 !important;
    opacity: 0.7;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-links-list a:hover .footer-chevron {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(2px);
}

.footer-contact-info {
    list-style: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 0 18px 0 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
}

.footer-contact-info li {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    color: #cbd5e1 !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
}

.footer-contact-icon {
    color: #ff5722 !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    margin-top: 3px !important;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-contact-info a {
    color: #cbd5e1 !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: color 0.25s ease !important;
}

.footer-contact-info a:hover {
    color: #ff5722 !important;
}

.footer-mini-map-box {
    width: 100%;
    height: 130px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
    background: #141414;
}

.footer-mini-map-box iframe {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: 0;
    display: block;
    filter: invert(90%) hue-rotate(180deg) contrast(1.1);
}

.footer-bottom-bar {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding-top: 24px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #64748b;
}

.footer-bottom-bar p {
    color: #64748b !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
}

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

.footer-bottom-links a {
    color: #64748b !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: color 0.25s ease !important;
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
    color: #ff5722 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 36px !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 32px !important;
    }
    footer,
    .site-footer,
    #main-footer {
        padding: 50px 18px 24px !important;
    }
    .footer-bottom-bar {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 12px;
    }
}

/* ========================================================
   BLOG & ARTICLE PAGES SYSTEM
   ======================================================== */

/* Reading Progress Bar */
#reading-progress-bar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff5722, #ff9100);
    z-index: 99999;
    transition: width 0.1s ease;
}

/* Blog Hub Page Styles */
.blog-hub-hero {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 20%, rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.08) 0%, #0d0d0e 80%);
    padding: 140px 20px 60px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 6px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.3);
    color: #ff5722;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.blog-hero-title {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0 0 16px 0;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.blog-hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Category Filters */
.blog-filter-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    margin: 40px auto 20px auto;
    max-width: 900px;
}

.blog-filter-btn {
    background: #18181b;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: #e2e8f0;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.blog-filter-btn:hover,
.blog-filter-btn.active {
    background: #ff5722;
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: #ff5722;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.3);
}

/* Blog Content Section */
.blog-content-section {
    background: #080808;
    padding: 40px 20px 100px 20px;
    position: relative;
}

/* WordPress Admin Bar Compatibility */
body.admin-bar .navbar {
    top: 32px !important;
}
@media screen and (max-width: 782px) {
    body.admin-bar .navbar {
        top: 46px !important;
    }
}


.blog-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Featured Article Banner Card */
.blog-featured-card {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #18181b, #111113);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.3);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 45px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 30px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}

.blog-featured-card:hover {
    border-color: #ff5722;
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.15);
}

.featured-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: #ff5722;
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.featured-title {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin: 0 0 16px 0;
}

.featured-excerpt {
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.featured-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    color: #64748b;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.featured-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: #e2e8f0;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.featured-author img {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid #ff5722;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.featured-cta-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: #ff5722;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-top: 10px;
    transition: gap 0.2s ease;
}

.blog-featured-card:hover .featured-cta-btn {
    gap: 14px;
}

.featured-visual-box {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.15) 0%, rgba(20, 20, 24, 0.8) 70%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 30px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 240px;
}

.featured-visual-box i {
    font-size: 4rem;
    color: #ff5722;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* Blog Grid */
.blog-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.blog-card {
    background: #111113;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}

.blog-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.5);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 20px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.1);
}

.blog-card-thumb {
    width: 100%;
    height: 200px;
    background: #1a1a1e;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.blog-card-thumb i {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    color: rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.7);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-thumb i {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.blog-card-category {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    background: rgba(13, 13, 14, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: #ff5722;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.3);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.blog-card-body {
    padding: 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-card-title {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin: 0 0 12px 0;
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-title {
    color: #ff5722;
}

.blog-card-desc {
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0 0 20px 0;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-card-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding-top: 16px;
    color: #64748b;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.blog-read-more {
    color: #ff5722;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

/* ========================================================
   SINGLE BLOG ARTICLE PAGE STYLES
   ======================================================== */

.article-hero-section {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 15%, rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.12) 0%, #0d0d0e 75%);
    padding: 130px 20px 50px 20px;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.article-hero-wrap {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.article-breadcrumbs {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #64748b;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.article-breadcrumbs a {
    color: #94a3b8;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.article-breadcrumbs a:hover {
    color: #ff5722;
}

.article-breadcrumbs span {
    color: #475569;
}

.article-cat-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.35);
    color: #ff5722;
    padding: 6px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.article-main-title {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 3.2rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin: 0 0 20px 0;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.article-main-sub {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0 0 30px 0;
}

.article-meta-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 24px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    padding: 16px 24px;
    background: rgba(24, 24, 27, 0.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 50px;
    max-width: fit-content;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.article-meta-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.article-meta-item i {
    color: #ff5722;
}

.article-meta-author-img {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid #ff5722;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* Article Hero Banner Graphic */
.article-banner-container {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 40px auto 0 auto;
}

.article-hero-banner {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 340px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #18181b, #0f0f12);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.3);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 40px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), inset 0 0 40px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.05);
}

.banner-diagram-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin-top: 20px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.diagram-step-box {
    background: rgba(30, 30, 36, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.25);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 20px 15px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    text-align: center;
}

.diagram-step-box i {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: #ff5722;
}

.diagram-step-box h4 {
    margin: 0;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.diagram-step-box p {
    margin: 0;
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Article Layout: Sidebar TOC + Main Content */
.article-body-section {
    background: #080808;
    padding: 60px 20px 100px 20px;
}

.article-layout {
    max-width: 1160px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 310px 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: start;
}

/* Sticky Sidebar & Table of Contents */
.article-sidebar {
    position: sticky;
    top: 100px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
}

.article-toc-card {
    background: #111113;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.toc-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    padding-bottom: 14px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.toc-title {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.toc-title i {
    color: #ff5722;
}

.toc-nav-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
}

.toc-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.toc-link:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.toc-link.active {
    color: #ff5722;
    background: rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.08);
    border-left: 3px solid #ff5722;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.sidebar-share-box {
    background: #111113;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 20px;
    text-align: center;
}

.sidebar-share-title {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.sidebar-share-buttons {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.share-btn {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #1e1e24;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: #cbd5e1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.share-btn:hover {
    background: #ff5722;
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: #ff5722;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Article Main Content Typography */
.article-main-content {
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
}

.article-main-content h2 {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 2.1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 45px 0 20px 0;
    padding-top: 15px;
    line-height: 1.25;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    scroll-margin-top: 100px;
}

.article-main-content h3 {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 35px 0 16px 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.article-main-content p {
    margin: 0 0 24px 0;
}

.article-main-content strong {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.article-callout {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.08), rgba(20, 20, 25, 0.9));
    border-left: 4px solid #ff5722;
    border-radius: 0 16px 16px 0;
    padding: 24px 28px;
    margin: 35px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.article-callout h4 {
    color: #ff5722;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0 0 10px 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.article-callout p {
    margin: 0;
    color: #e2e8f0;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.article-quote {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: #ffffff;
    border-left: 4px solid #ff5722;
    padding: 16px 0 16px 28px;
    margin: 40px 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.article-table-wrap {
    overflow-x: auto;
    margin: 35px 0;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.article-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    background: #111113;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    text-align: left;
}

.article-table th {
    background: #18181c;
    color: #ff5722;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.3);
}

.article-table td {
    padding: 16px 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    color: #cbd5e1;
}

.article-table tr:hover td {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

/* Author Bio Card */
.article-author-card {
    background: #111113;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 35px;
    margin: 50px 0;
    display: flex;
    gap: 25px;
    align-items: center;
}

.author-card-avatar {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 3px solid #ff5722;
    object-fit: cover;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.author-card-name {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0 0 6px 0;
}

.author-card-title {
    color: #ff5722;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.author-card-bio {
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Article CTA Box */
.article-cta-box {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.15) 0%, #111113 70%);
    border: 1.5px solid #ff5722;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 45px;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 50px 0;
}

.article-cta-title {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 2.1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0 0 12px 0;
}

.article-cta-desc {
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto 24px auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.article-cta-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: #ff5722;
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 14px 34px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.4);
}

.article-cta-btn:hover {
    background: #e64a19;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.5);
}

/* Mobile Responsiveness for Blog & Article */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .blog-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .blog-featured-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .article-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }
    .article-sidebar {
        position: relative;
        top: 0;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .blog-hero-title {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
    .blog-hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    .blog-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .blog-featured-card {
        padding: 28px;
    }
    .featured-title {
        font-size: 1.65rem;
    }
    .article-main-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
    .article-main-sub {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
    }
    .banner-diagram-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .article-author-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   KINETIC TYPOGRAPHY & LETTER SHIMMER ANIMATION
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@keyframes textShimmer {
    0% {
        background-position: 0% 50%;
    }
    50% {
        background-position: 100% 50%;
    }
    100% {
        background-position: 0% 50%;
    }
}

.shimmer-text, 
.hero-title span,
.subservice-hero-title span,
.kinetic-shimmer {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff5722 0%, #ff8a50 25%, #ffffff 50%, #ff8a50 75%, #ff5722 100%) !important;
    background-size: 250% auto !important;
    -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
    animation: textShimmer 5s ease-in-out infinite !important;
    display: inline-block;
}

@keyframes letterFloat {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translateY(0px);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translateY(-3px);
    }
}

.badge-pill i,
.badge-pill svg {
    animation: letterFloat 3s ease-in-out infinite;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PROFESSIONAL CARD ANIMATIONS & 3D HOVER ELEVATIONS
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.service-card-block {
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.card-visual-box {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
                box-shadow 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
                border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.card-visual-box::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.12) 0%, transparent 60%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.card-visual-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.015);
    border-color: rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.5) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12), 0 0 30px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.22) !important;
}

.card-visual-box:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

.card-visual-box:hover .card-visual-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(2deg);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.card-visual-icon {
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.process-card {
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
                background 0.35s ease, 
                border-color 0.35s ease, 
                box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.process-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.6) !important;
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 0 0 25px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.2);
}

.process-card:hover .step-num {
    transform: scale(1.08);
    display: inline-block;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.step-num {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.tech-chip {
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
                border-color 0.3s ease, 
                box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.tech-chip:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.4) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.15) !important;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   TEAM SPECIALIST SPOTLIGHT CARD & BESPOKE PROMISE
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.expert-spotlight-section {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 60px auto 40px;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

.expert-spotlight-card {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 20%, rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.12) 0%, transparent 60%), #0c0d10;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.3);
    border-radius: 28px;
    padding: 44px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 30px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.1);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.expert-spotlight-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.55);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 40px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.22);
}

.expert-avatar-wrap {
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
}

.expert-avatar-img {
    width: 160px;
    height: 160px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 3px solid #ff5722;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.35);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.expert-spotlight-card:hover .expert-avatar-img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.expert-verified-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 4px;
    right: 24px;
    background: #ff5722;
    color: #ffffff;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
    border: 2px solid #0c0d10;
}

.expert-content {
    color: #cbd5e1;
}

.expert-domain-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    background: rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.35);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: #ff5722;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.expert-name {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0 0 6px 0;
}

.expert-headline {
    color: #ff8a50;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.expert-bio {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.expert-bio strong {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.expert-stats-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    padding-top: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.expert-stat-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.expert-stat-val {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.expert-stat-lbl {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #64748b;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Bespoke Promise Banner */
.bespoke-promise-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.12) 0%, rgba(17, 17, 19, 0.95) 100%);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.4);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 36px 40px;
    margin: 40px auto;
    max-width: 1100px;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    display: flex;
    gap: 28px;
    align-items: center;
}

.bespoke-promise-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.2);
    border: 1px solid #ff5722;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: #ff5722;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.bespoke-promise-text h3 {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0 0 8px 0;
}

.bespoke-promise-text p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.bespoke-promise-text strong {
    color: #ff8a50;
    font-weight: 700;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .expert-spotlight-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding: 32px 24px;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .expert-headline {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .expert-stats-row {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .bespoke-promise-box {
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 30px 20px;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SCROLL FLYING WORDS ANIMATION (Section 2 #impact Strictly Contained)
   ========================================================================== */
#impact {
    position: relative !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    z-index: 1 !important;
}

#services {
    position: relative !important;
    z-index: 5 !important;
    background-color: #070707 !important;
}

#impact > div {
    position: relative !important;
    z-index: 2 !important;
}

.impact-card {
    background: rgba(250, 250, 250, 0.94) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px) !important;
    position: relative !important;
    z-index: 2 !important;
}

.flying-headline-wrap {
    perspective: 1200px;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px 14px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.flying-headline-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px 14px;
    width: 100%;
}

.flying-word-unit {
    display: inline-block;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    transition: color 0.3s ease, text-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.flying-word-unit.highlight-orange {
    color: #ff5722 !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.4);
}

.scroll-flying-stream-wrapper {
    position: absolute !important;
    inset: 0 !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    z-index: 1 !important; /* Strictly beneath cards (z-index: 2) and beneath #services (z-index: 5) */
}

.flying-words-rail {
    position: absolute;
    width: 250%;
    left: -60%;
    white-space: nowrap;
    pointer-events: none;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 900;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    opacity: 0.16;
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4.6rem);
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.65);
    color: rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.08);
    user-select: none;
}

.rail-top {
    top: 6%;
    transform: rotate(-2deg);
}

.rail-mid {
    top: 48%;
    transform: rotate(1.5deg);
}

.rail-bottom {
    bottom: 6%;
    transform: rotate(-1.5deg);
}

.flying-words-inner {
    display: inline-block;
    will-change: transform;
}

.flying-words-inner span {
    margin-right: 48px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.flying-floating-word {
    position: absolute;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.2rem);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.14);
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.45);
    text-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.15);
    will-change: transform;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    user-select: none;
}

.f-word-1 { top: 12%; left: 3%; }
.f-word-2 { top: 30%; right: 4%; }
.f-word-3 { top: 52%; left: 4%; }
.f-word-4 { top: 72%; right: 5%; }
.f-word-5 { top: 90%; left: 5%; }

#impact h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 5.2vw, 2.8rem) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    #impact {
        padding: 50px 16px 60px 16px !important;
    }
    .flying-words-rail {
        font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 6.5vw, 2.8rem) !important;
        opacity: 0.22 !important; /* High mobile visibility! */
        -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.75) !important;
        color: rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.12) !important;
        letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    }
    .flying-floating-word {
        font-size: clamp(2rem, 8vw, 3.4rem) !important;
        opacity: 0.85 !important;
        color: rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.18) !important;
        -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.55) !important;
    }
    .flying-headline-wrap {
        gap: 4px 6px;
    }
    .flying-headline-row {
        gap: 4px 6px;
    }
}

/* Downstream Section Headings Flying Entrance */
.flying-scroll-heading {
    perspective: 1000px;
}

.flying-sub-word {
    display: inline-block;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

.flying-sub-word-group {
    display: inline;
}

/* Responsive Layout Audit: Mobile Horizontal Scroll Overflow Prevention (<768px and <480px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    html, body {
        overflow-x: hidden !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100vw !important;
        position: relative;
    }

    img, video, canvas, iframe {
        max-width: 100%;
        height: auto;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .navbar {
        padding: 10px 14px !important;
    }
    
    .nav-links.mob-open {
        padding: 14px 14px 120px !important;
    }
}