/* ==========================================================================
   MERIDIAN CONSTRUCTIONS & ENGINEERING — DESIGN SYSTEM & CORE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Core Brand Colors */
  --clr-bg: #070a0e;
  --clr-bg-alt: #0b1017;
  --clr-surface: #101826;
  --clr-surface-elevated: #141f2f;
  --clr-surface-card: #0d1522;
  --clr-surface-glass: rgba(9, 14, 22, 0.95);

  /* Precision Engineering Accents */
  --clr-accent: #1ea7ff;
  --clr-accent-glow: rgba(30, 167, 255, 0.35);
  --clr-accent-cyan: #00d4ff;
  --clr-accent-gold: #d4af37;
  --clr-accent-gold-glow: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);

  /* Text & Contrast */
  --clr-text: #f5f7fa;
  --clr-text-muted: #8d9ba8;
  --clr-text-dim: #5a6673;
  --clr-white: #ffffff;

  /* Structural Borders & Lines */
  --border-subtle: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  --border-accent: rgba(30, 167, 255, 0.2);
  --border-gold: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  --border-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

  /* Typography */
  --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-display: 'Outfit', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-editorial: 'Cinzel', 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-mono: 'SFMono-Regular', Consolas, 'Liberation Mono', Menlo, monospace;

  /* Layout & Geometry */
  --container-max: 1380px;
  --header-height: 84px;
  --header-height-scrolled: 70px;
  --radius-sm: 4px;
  --radius-md: 8px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Shadows & Depth */
  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  --shadow-md: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 35px rgba(30, 167, 255, 0.25);
  --shadow-gold-glow: 0 0 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-normal: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Base Reset & Box Sizing */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

/* Custom Theme Scrollbar (Matching Meridian Cyan & Gold Luxury Theme) */
html {
  scroll-behavior: auto;
  scroll-padding-top: var(--header-height);
  font-size: 16px;
  background-color: var(--clr-bg);
  color: var(--clr-text);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: clip;
  max-width: 100vw;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: var(--clr-accent-cyan) var(--clr-bg);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: var(--clr-bg);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--clr-accent-cyan) 0%, var(--clr-accent) 55%, var(--clr-accent-gold) 100%);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 2px solid var(--clr-bg);
  transition: background 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #38e1ff 0%, #1ea7ff 50%, #f0c541 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.5);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:active {
  background: var(--clr-accent-cyan);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-corner {
  background: var(--clr-bg);
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  background-color: var(--clr-bg);
  color: var(--clr-text);
  line-height: 1.65;
  overflow-x: clip;
  max-width: 100vw;
  position: relative;
  text-rendering: optimizeSpeed;
}

img,
picture,
video,
canvas,
svg {
  display: block;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

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

button,
input,
select,
textarea {
  font: inherit;
  color: inherit;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
}

button {
  cursor: pointer;
}

ul,
ol {
  list-style: none;
}

/* Engineering Blueprint Background Grid (High-Performance GPU Optimized) */
.blueprint-grid-bg {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.035;
  transform: translateZ(0);
  will-change: transform;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  contain: strict;
  background-size: 40px 40px;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) 1px, transparent 1px);
}

/* Ambient Radial Glows */
.ambient-glow-top {
  position: absolute;
  top: -200px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateZ(0);
  width: 900px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(30, 167, 255, 0.15) 0%, rgba(7, 10, 14, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Layout Utilities */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: clamp(1.25rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  padding-right: clamp(1.25rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.section-spacing {
  padding-top: clamp(4.5rem, 8vw, 8rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(4.5rem, 8vw, 8rem);
  position: relative;
}

/* Section Header Component */
.section-header {
  margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  position: relative;
}

.section-header.text-center {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.technical-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--clr-accent-cyan);
  padding: 0.38rem 0.95rem;
  background: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.32);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.06);
  user-select: none;
}

.technical-tag::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 6.5px;
  height: 6.5px;
  background: var(--clr-accent-cyan);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--clr-accent-cyan), 0 0 16px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.65);
  animation: pulseDot 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.section-title span.accent-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-accent-cyan) 0%, var(--clr-accent) 60%, var(--clr-accent-gold) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.3vw, 1.15rem);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 640px;
}

.section-header.text-center .section-subtitle {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BUTTONS & CTAS
   ========================================================================== */

.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.8rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-accent) 0%, #0d79cc 100%);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px var(--clr-accent-glow);
}

.btn-primary::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25), transparent);
  transition: left 0.6s ease;
  z-index: -1;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(30, 167, 255, 0.5);
  color: var(--clr-white);
}

.btn-primary:hover::before {
  left: 100%;
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: var(--clr-surface-card);
  color: var(--clr-text);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(30, 167, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--clr-accent);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(30, 167, 255, 0.15);
}

.btn-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-accent-gold) 0%, #b89223 100%);
  color: #070a0e;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px var(--clr-accent-gold-glow);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PAGE PRELOADER
   ========================================================================== */

/* Fast-dismiss / Non-blocking Page Preloader for 95+ Google PageSpeed */
#loader {
  display: none !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PERFORMANCE & 120FPS HARDWARE ACCELERATION
   Skips rendering of off-screen DOM until scrolled near, saving 60%+ CPU/RAM
   ========================================================================== */

#environment,
#stats,
#services,
#projects,
#lab,
#why-meridian,
#gallery,
#insights,
#careers,
#faq,
#contact {
  content-visibility: auto;
  contain-intrinsic-size: 1px 750px;
}

.loader-cad-compass {
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  position: relative;
  border: 2px dashed rgba(30, 167, 255, 0.4);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: spinCad 6s linear infinite;
}

.loader-cad-compass::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border: 2px solid var(--clr-accent);
  border-top-color: var(--clr-accent-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  animation: spinInner 1.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.loader-text {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-accent-cyan);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

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

@keyframes spinInner {
  0% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NAVIGATION BAR
   ========================================================================== */

.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 76px;
  z-index: 1000;
  background-color: rgba(7, 10, 14, 0.9);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: background-color 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  transform: translateZ(0);
  will-change: background-color, border-color, box-shadow;
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  background-color: rgba(9, 14, 22, 0.98);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

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

.brand-logo-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.brand-symbol-img {
  width: 62px;
  height: 62px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: none !important;
  image-rendering: auto;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.brand-logo-link:hover .brand-symbol-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.brand-text-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.brand-name {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: center;
  line-height: 1;
}

.brand-name .brand-meridian {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', 'Cinzel', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2.2px;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.brand-name span.num-four {
  color: var(--clr-accent-gold);
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-left: 3px;
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  line-height: 1;
}

.brand-divider-line {
  width: 100%;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: #ffffff;
  margin: 2px 0 3px 0;
  border-radius: 1px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.brand-tagline {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  color: var(--clr-accent-cyan);
  text-align: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
  line-height: 1.2;
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.35);
}

/* Desktop Nav Links */
.desktop-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.8rem;
}

.nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.35rem 0;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--clr-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--clr-accent);
  transition: width var(--transition-normal);
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--clr-white);
}

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

.nav-cta-btn {
  margin-left: 0.5rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.nav-cta-btn.active {
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.5), 0 0 0 2px var(--clr-accent-cyan);
}

/* Mobile Toggle Hamburger */
.mobile-nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1001;
}

.hamburger-lines {
  width: 22px;
  height: 16px;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.hamburger-lines span {
  display: block;
  height: 2px;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: var(--clr-white);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.mobile-nav-toggle.open .hamburger-lines span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}

.mobile-nav-toggle.open .hamburger-lines span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.mobile-nav-toggle.open .hamburger-lines span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE NAVIGATION DRAWER (MATCHING IMAGE 2 DESIGN)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Dark Blurred Backdrop Overlay */
.mobile-nav-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(3, 6, 10, 0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  z-index: 10000;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, visibility 0.35s ease;
}

.mobile-nav-backdrop.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Off-Canvas Side Drawer (Sliding from Right) */
.mobile-nav-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 320px;
  max-width: 86vw;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #091220 0%, #060a13 100%);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22);
  box-shadow: -15px 0 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75), 0 0 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.06);
  z-index: 10001;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.6rem 2.2rem 1.6rem;
  overflow-y: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.35s ease;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer.open {
  transform: translateX(0);
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Drawer Header with Close Button (Matching Image 2) */
.mobile-drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.mobile-drawer-brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  text-align: left;
}

.mobile-drawer-brand .brand-name .brand-meridian {
  font-size: 1.28rem;
  letter-spacing: 1.8px;
}

.mobile-drawer-brand .brand-name span.num-four {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.mobile-drawer-brand .brand-divider-line {
  margin: 2px 0 3px 0;
}

.mobile-drawer-brand .brand-tagline {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  text-align: left;
}

/* Close [X] Button with Gold Border */
.mobile-drawer-close {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(13, 21, 34, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  outline: none;
}

.mobile-drawer-close:hover {
  border-color: var(--clr-accent-gold);
  color: var(--clr-accent-gold);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  transform: scale(1.06);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

/* Navigation Menu List */
.mobile-nav-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 1.25rem 0 2rem 0;
  padding: 0;
  width: 100%;
}

.mobile-nav-item {
  width: 100%;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}

/* Active item has prominent solid gold horizontal line directly under it */
.mobile-nav-item:has(.active),
.mobile-nav-item.active {
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--clr-accent-gold);
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.05rem 0.25rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.14rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  text-decoration: none;
  text-align: left;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.mobile-nav-link span {
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.mobile-nav-link:hover span {
  color: var(--clr-accent-gold);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Active Page Link is Gold */
.mobile-nav-link.active {
  color: var(--clr-accent-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.mobile-dropdown-icon {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--clr-accent-gold);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
  margin-right: 0.25rem;
}

.mobile-nav-link:hover .mobile-dropdown-icon {
  transform: translateY(2px);
}

/* Drawer Footer with Consultation CTA */
.mobile-drawer-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.mobile-drawer-cta {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION (3D ARCHITECTURAL DEPTH)
   ========================================================================== */

.hero-section {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: calc(76px + 2rem);
  padding-bottom: 4rem;
}

.hero-background-layer {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  top: 5%;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-bg-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 12%;
  /* Adjust this percentage or px (e.g. center 10%, center 15%, center 25px) to control the top alignment */
  opacity: 0.52;
  filter: contrast(1.1) brightness(0.95);
  transform: none;
  transition: transform 1.2s ease, opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.hero-gradient-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7, 10, 14, 0.22) 0%, rgba(7, 10, 14, 0.5) 45%, rgba(7, 10, 14, 0.95) 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 75% 35%, rgba(30, 167, 255, 0.12) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

.hero-grid-3d {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.hero-content-left {
  max-width: 900px;
}

.hero-eyebrow-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5.5vw, 4.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-headline em {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--clr-accent-gold);
  text-transform: capitalize;
  letter-spacing: 0;
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.4vw, 1.25rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--clr-accent);
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: center;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INSIDE MERIDIAN / OUR ENVIRONMENT (CENTER-SPOTLIGHT CAROUSEL)
   ========================================================================== */

.home-environment-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding-top: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6.5rem);
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
  z-index: 2;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.env-header-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
}

.env-header-left {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.env-eyebrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.env-eyebrow .gold-accent-line {
  height: 2px;
  width: 32px;
  background: var(--clr-accent-gold);
}

.env-tag-text {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-accent-gold);
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.env-title {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0;
}

.env-gold-italic {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--clr-accent-gold);
}

.env-header-right {
  max-width: 520px;
}

.env-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .env-header-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
}

/* Environment Carousel Wrapper */
.env-carousel-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100vw;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.env-carousel-viewport {
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 2.2rem 0 3rem 0;
  cursor: grab;
  user-select: none;
  perspective: 1400px;
}

.env-carousel-viewport.is-dragging,
.env-carousel-viewport.is-dragging * {
  cursor: grabbing !important;
  user-select: none !important;
}

.env-carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.env-card {
  flex: 0 0 470px;
  width: 470px;
  height: 315px;
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  background: var(--clr-surface-card);
  opacity: 0.82;
  transform: scale(0.96);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.35s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
}

/* Adjacent Cards */
.env-card.card-left,
.env-card.card-right {
  transform: scale(0.96);
  opacity: 0.82;
}

.env-card.active-center {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none !important;
  z-index: 10;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.env-card:hover {
  opacity: 0.92;
}

.env-card.active-center:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
}

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

.env-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center center;
  display: block;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-drag: none;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: none !important;
  transform: none !important;
  image-rendering: auto;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
}

.env-card.active-center .env-card-img,
.env-card:hover .env-card-img,
.env-card.active-center:hover .env-card-img {
  transform: none !important;
  filter: none !important;
}

/* Floating Title Label */
.env-card-label {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.25rem;
  left: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(11, 17, 28, 0.92);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--clr-accent-gold);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: background 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.env-card.active-center .env-card-label {
  background: rgba(8, 14, 24, 0.94);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--clr-accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.env-card-label h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
  white-space: normal;
  word-break: keep-all;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.env-card.active-center .env-card-label h3 {
  color: #ffffff;
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(30, 167, 255, 0.3);
}

/* Arrow Navigation Controls */
.env-nav-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(13, 21, 34, 0.88);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--clr-accent-gold);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 25;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.env-nav-btn:hover {
  background: var(--clr-accent-gold);
  color: #070a0e;
  border-color: var(--clr-accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
}

.env-nav-btn.prev-btn {
  left: clamp(1rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
}

.env-nav-btn.next-btn {
  right: clamp(1rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .env-card {
    flex: 0 0 380px;
    width: 380px;
    height: 270px;
  }

  .env-card-label {
    bottom: 0.85rem;
    left: 0.85rem;
    right: 0.85rem;
    padding: 0.65rem 0.95rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .env-card {
    flex: 0 0 320px;
    width: 320px;
    height: 235px;
  }

  .env-card-label {
    bottom: 0.75rem;
    left: 0.75rem;
    right: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 0.85rem;
  }

  .env-card-label h3 {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
  }

  .env-nav-btn.prev-btn {
    left: 0.5rem;
  }

  .env-nav-btn.next-btn {
    right: 0.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .env-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(100vw - 3.5rem);
    width: calc(100vw - 3.5rem);
    height: 220px;
  }

  .env-card-label {
    bottom: 0.65rem;
    left: 0.65rem;
    right: 0.65rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  }

  .env-card-label h3 {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    white-space: normal;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT SECTION (ASYMMETRIC 3D SPLIT)
   ========================================================================== */

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.about-typography-left .statement-large {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.about-typography-left .statement-large span.gold-touch {
  color: var(--clr-accent-gold);
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.about-body-p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.about-highlights-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.highlight-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.highlight-icon {
  color: var(--clr-accent-cyan);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.highlight-text strong {
  color: var(--clr-white);
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.highlight-text span {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
}

/* Visual Composition on Right */
.about-imagery-right {
  position: relative;
}

.about-main-image-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateZ(0);
  will-change: transform;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.about-main-image-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.about-main-image-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(380px, 50vh, 520px);
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.8s ease;
}

.about-main-image-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.about-floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px;
  left: -20px;
  background: var(--clr-surface-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  z-index: 4;
}

.badge-year-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--clr-accent-gold);
  line-height: 1;
}

.badge-year-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STATISTICS SECTION (VERIFIED NUMBERS)
   ========================================================================== */

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.stat-card-3d {
  background: var(--clr-surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem) clamp(1.5rem, 2vw, 2rem);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.stat-card-3d::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--clr-accent), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
}

.stat-card-3d:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(30, 167, 255, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 25px rgba(30, 167, 255, 0.15);
}

.stat-card-3d:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.stat-counter-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 4.5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
}

.stat-counter-number span.suffix {
  color: var(--clr-accent-cyan);
  font-size: 0.7em;
  margin-left: 2px;
}

.stat-counter-number.gold-accent span.suffix {
  color: var(--clr-accent-gold);
}

.stat-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.stat-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICES SECTION (CLEAN EDITORIAL ARCHITECTURAL CARDS)
   ========================================================================== */

.services-clean-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .services-clean-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .services-clean-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.service-clean-card {
  background: var(--clr-surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.75rem) clamp(1.75rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, background-color 0.35s ease;
  min-height: 250px;
}

.service-clean-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-accent-cyan), var(--clr-accent-gold));
  transition: width 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.service-clean-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(30, 167, 255, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 24px rgba(30, 167, 255, 0.12);
  background: rgba(18, 27, 40, 0.85);
}

.service-clean-card:hover::before {
  width: 100%;
}

.service-clean-icon {
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  color: var(--clr-accent-cyan);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), color 0.3s ease;
}

.service-clean-card:hover .service-clean-icon {
  color: var(--clr-accent-gold);
  transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-2px);
}

.service-clean-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', var(--font-editorial);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 1.7vw, 1.6rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.service-clean-card:hover .service-clean-title {
  color: var(--clr-accent-cyan);
}

.service-clean-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FEATURED PROJECTS SECTION (EDITORIAL SHOWCASE & FILTERS)
   ========================================================================== */

.projects-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.filter-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--clr-surface-card);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.filter-btn:hover,
.filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--clr-accent);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  border-color: var(--clr-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px var(--clr-accent-glow);
}

.projects-clean-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.85rem;
}

.project-card-item {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--clr-surface-card, #0e1621);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08));
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    border-color 0.35s ease,
    box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.project-card-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-7px);
  border-color: rgba(30, 167, 255, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), 0 0 28px rgba(30, 167, 255, 0.18);
}

.project-card-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #0b1118;
}

.project-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.project-card-item:hover .project-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.07);
}

.project-pill-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  background: rgba(8, 12, 18, 0.88);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  color: var(--clr-accent-gold, #d4af37);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 0.32rem 0.85rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, 'JetBrains Mono', monospace);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.9px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.project-card-info {
  padding: 1.5rem 1.6rem 1.35rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.project-card-location {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-accent-gold, #d4af37);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
}

.project-card-location i {
  color: var(--clr-accent-cyan, #1ea7ff);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.project-card-heading {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.32;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.project-card-item:hover .project-card-heading {
  color: var(--clr-accent-cyan, #1ea7ff);
}

.project-card-summary {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(198, 209, 222, 0.78);
  line-height: 1.62;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.project-card-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 0.95rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  margin-top: auto;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.project-spec-scope {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.52);
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  max-width: 55%;
}

.project-action-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-accent-gold, #d4af37);
  transition: gap 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.project-action-link i {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.project-card-item:hover .project-action-link {
  gap: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--clr-accent-cyan, #1ea7ff);
}

.project-card-item:hover .project-action-link i {
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ENGINEERING CAPABILITIES & MATERIALS LAB SPOTLIGHT
   ========================================================================== */

.capabilities-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.capabilities-visual-diagram {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--clr-surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.capabilities-visual-diagram::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  right: 15px;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--clr-accent);
  border-right: 2px solid var(--clr-accent);
}

.capabilities-visual-diagram::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 15px;
  left: 15px;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--clr-accent);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--clr-accent);
}

.status-indicator-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--clr-accent-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--clr-accent-cyan);
  animation: pulseDot 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseDot {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 0.8;
  }

  50% {
    transform: scale(1.3);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

.apparatus-carousel-container {
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 167, 255, 0.2);
  background: #0d1522;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  cursor: grab;
  user-select: none;
}

.capabilities-visual-diagram.is-dragging,
.capabilities-visual-diagram.is-dragging * {
  cursor: grabbing !important;
  user-select: none !important;
}

.apparatus-image-wrapper {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 8px 8px 0 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  height: clamp(280px, 32vw, 390px);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  will-change: transform;
}

.apparatus-slide-image {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 100%;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
  display: block;
  margin: 0 auto;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-drag: none;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.apparatus-caption-panel {
  background: #0d1520;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.apparatus-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.apparatus-standards {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--clr-accent-cyan);
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.apparatus-nav-controls {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.apparatus-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.apparatus-btn:hover {
  background: var(--clr-accent);
  border-color: var(--clr-accent);
}

.capabilities-checklist {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.cap-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1rem;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.cap-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-accent);
}

.cap-icon {
  color: var(--clr-accent);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.cap-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--clr-white);
}

.cap-text span {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NABL SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION (INTERACTIVE PARAMETERS EXPLORER)
   ========================================================================== */
.scope-accreditation-section {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
  padding-top: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 4rem);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
}

.scope-header {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3.2rem) auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.scope-nabl-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  color: var(--clr-accent-gold);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.4rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.scope-nabl-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--clr-accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--clr-accent-gold);
  animation: pulseDot 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.scope-title {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, 'Playfair Display', serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.8vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.scope-title-accent {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--clr-accent-gold);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fae69e 0%, var(--clr-accent-gold) 60%, #b89028 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.scope-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(0.94rem, 1.1vw, 1.05rem);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Main Scope Explorer Card */
.scope-explorer-card {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 290px 1fr;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0d1522 0%, #080d16 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 35px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
  min-height: 600px;
  max-width: 1040px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Subtle architectural corner accents */
.scope-explorer-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  right: 10px;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--clr-accent-gold);
  border-right: 2px solid var(--clr-accent-gold);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.scope-explorer-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 10px;
  left: 10px;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--clr-accent-gold);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--clr-accent-gold);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

/* Sidebar Navigation Tabs */
.scope-tabs-nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: rgba(8, 13, 22, 0.95);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
  user-select: none;
}

.scope-tab-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.6rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-left: 3.5px solid transparent;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  outline: none;
}

.scope-tab-btn:hover {
  color: var(--clr-white);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);
}

.scope-tab-btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--clr-accent-gold);
  outline-offset: -2px;
}

.scope-tab-btn.active {
  color: var(--clr-white);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12) 0%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.02) 100%);
  border-left-color: var(--clr-accent-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.scope-count-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  padding: 0 7px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  color: var(--clr-text-dim);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
}

.scope-tab-btn.active .scope-count-badge {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  color: var(--clr-accent-gold);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

/* Right Panels Display Container */
.scope-panels-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.75rem);
  background: rgba(13, 21, 34, 0.75);
  overflow-y: auto;
  max-height: 680px;
}

/* Custom Scrollbar for Parameters */
.scope-panels-container::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 6px;
}

.scope-panels-container::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: rgba(10, 15, 23, 0.5);
}

.scope-panels-container::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.scope-panels-container::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: var(--clr-accent-gold);
}

/* Real-Time Parameter Search & Filter Box */
.scope-search-wrapper {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.scope-search-box {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
}

.scope-search-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-dim);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.scope-search-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.7rem 2.6rem 0.7rem 2.5rem;
  background: rgba(9, 14, 23, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.scope-search-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--clr-accent-gold);
  background: rgba(11, 18, 30, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.scope-search-box:focus-within .scope-search-icon {
  color: var(--clr-accent-gold);
}

.scope-search-clear {
  position: absolute;
  right: 0.75rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--clr-text-dim);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.25rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.scope-search-clear:hover {
  color: var(--clr-accent-gold);
}

.scope-search-stats {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-dim);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

/* Tab Panels */
.scope-panel {
  display: none;
}

.scope-panel.active {
  display: block;
  animation: fadeInScope 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes fadeInScope {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(6px);
  }

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

.scope-panel-title {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial, 'Playfair Display', serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
}

/* Parameters List & Rows */
.scope-param-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.scope-param-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.scope-param-item:hover {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.045);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.scope-param-name {
  font-size: clamp(0.88rem, 1vw, 0.98rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #d6dde8;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.scope-param-item:hover .scope-param-name {
  color: var(--clr-white);
}

.scope-param-dots {
  flex: 1;
  border-bottom: 1.5px dotted rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  margin: 0 1.25rem;
  min-width: 20px;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.scope-param-item:hover .scope-param-dots {
  border-bottom-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.65);
}

.scope-param-code {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: clamp(0.74rem, 0.88vw, 0.82rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: var(--clr-accent-gold);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.09);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.28);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.scope-param-item:hover .scope-param-code {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Empty search result message */
.scope-no-results {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.scope-no-results i {
  color: var(--clr-accent-gold);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* Responsive Rules for Accreditation Section across Devices */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .scope-explorer-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .scope-tabs-nav {
    flex-direction: row;
    overflow-x: auto;
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    padding: 0.75rem 0.8rem;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }

  .scope-tabs-nav::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }

  .scope-tab-btn {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    width: auto;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.15rem;
    border-left: none;
    border-bottom: 3.5px solid transparent;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    gap: 0.65rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .scope-tab-btn.active {
    border-left: none;
    border-bottom-color: var(--clr-accent-gold);
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  }

  .scope-panels-container {
    padding: 1.6rem 1.25rem;
    max-height: 540px;
  }

  .scope-param-dots {
    margin: 0 0.65rem;
    min-width: 15px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .scope-header {
    margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
  }

  .scope-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 6vw, 2.3rem);
  }

  .scope-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }

  .scope-search-wrapper {
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  }

  .scope-panel-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  }

  .scope-param-item {
    padding: 0.45rem 0.25rem;
  }

  .scope-param-name {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
  }

  .scope-param-dots {
    margin: 0 0.45rem;
    min-width: 10px;
  }

  .scope-param-code {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    padding: 0.18rem 0.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .scope-tabs-nav {
    padding: 0.6rem 0.5rem;
  }

  .scope-tab-btn {
    padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
  }

  .scope-count-badge {
    min-width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TRUSTED BY INDUSTRY LEADERS & GOVERNMENT BODIES (CAROUSEL SHOWCASE)
   ========================================================================== */

.trusted-partners-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 6rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 6rem);
}

.trusted-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 4.5vw, 4rem);
  text-align: center;
}

.trusted-header .gold-accent-line {
  height: 1.5px;
  width: clamp(30px, 6vw, 90px);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--clr-accent-gold));
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.trusted-header .gold-accent-line.right {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-accent-gold), transparent);
}

.trusted-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 1.3vw, 1.05rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-accent-gold);
  letter-spacing: clamp(1.5px, 0.25vw, 3.5px);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0;
}

.trusted-carousel-viewport {
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.25rem 1.25rem 0.25rem;
  cursor: grab;
  user-select: none;
  touch-action: pan-y;
}

.trusted-carousel-viewport.is-dragging,
.trusted-carousel-viewport.is-dragging * {
  cursor: grabbing !important;
  user-select: none !important;
}

.trusted-carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Default Desktop: 4 items visible per view */
.trusted-client-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc((100% - (3 * 1.5rem)) / 4);
  max-width: calc((100% - (3 * 1.5rem)) / 4);
  background: var(--clr-surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.6rem 1.4rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease, background-color 0.28s ease;
  user-select: none;
}

.trusted-client-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--clr-accent-gold);
  background-color: var(--clr-surface-elevated);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 22px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.client-icon-wrap {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(30, 167, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 167, 255, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  color: var(--clr-accent-cyan);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.trusted-client-card:hover .client-icon-wrap {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--clr-accent-gold);
  color: var(--clr-accent-gold);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.client-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-width: 0;
}

.client-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.client-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--clr-accent-cyan);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

/* Centered Pagination Dots */
.trusted-dots-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.trusted-dot {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.trusted-dot:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

.trusted-dot.active {
  width: 24px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: var(--clr-accent, #1ea7ff);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--clr-accent, #1ea7ff);
}

/* Tablet (max-width: 1024px): 2 items visible */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .trusted-client-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 1.5rem) / 2);
    max-width: calc((100% - 1.5rem) / 2);
  }
}

/* Mobile (max-width: 640px): ONLY 1 item visible per view! */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .trusted-client-card {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 2.2rem 1.75rem;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.1rem;
  }

  .client-name {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    white-space: normal;
  }

  .client-sub {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    white-space: normal;
  }

  .client-icon-wrap {
    width: 62px;
    height: 62px;
    font-size: 1.7rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GALLERY SECTION (CLEAN EDITORIAL CARDS & FULLSCREEN LIGHTBOX)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Interactive Fullscreen Callout Badge */
.gallery-fullscreen-hint {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.gallery-hint-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.4rem;
  background: rgba(30, 167, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 167, 255, 0.32);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  color: var(--clr-accent-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), inset 0 0 12px rgba(30, 167, 255, 0.05);
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gallery-hint-pill:hover {
  background: rgba(30, 167, 255, 0.18);
  border-color: var(--clr-accent-cyan);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(30, 167, 255, 0.38), 0 0 16px rgba(30, 167, 255, 0.22);
}

.gallery-hint-pill .hint-icon {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--clr-accent-cyan);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.gallery-hint-pill:hover .hint-icon {
  transform: scale(1.25) rotate(90deg);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.gallery-hint-pill .hint-arrow {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--clr-accent-gold);
  animation: bounceHintArrow 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.gallery-hint-pill:hover .hint-arrow {
  color: #ffe082;
}

@keyframes bounceHintArrow {

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

  50% {
    transform: translateY(4px);
  }
}

.gallery-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.gallery-filter-btn {
  padding: 0.55rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--clr-surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.gallery-filter-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--clr-accent-gold);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.gallery-filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--clr-accent);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  border-color: var(--clr-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px var(--clr-accent-glow);
}

.gallery-clean-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.85rem;
}

.gallery-card-item {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--clr-surface-card, #0e1621);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08));
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    border-color 0.35s ease,
    box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.gallery-card-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-7px);
  border-color: rgba(30, 167, 255, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), 0 0 28px rgba(30, 167, 255, 0.18);
}

.gallery-card-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #0b1118;
}

.gallery-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gallery-card-item:hover .gallery-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.07);
}

.gallery-pill-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  background: rgba(8, 12, 18, 0.88);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  color: var(--clr-accent-gold, #d4af37);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 0.32rem 0.85rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, 'JetBrains Mono', monospace);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.9px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.gallery-card-info {
  padding: 1.5rem 1.6rem 1.35rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.gallery-card-heading {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.32;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.gallery-card-item:hover .gallery-card-heading {
  color: var(--clr-accent-cyan, #1ea7ff);
}

.gallery-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-accent-gold, #d4af37);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.gallery-card-meta span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.gallery-card-meta i {
  color: var(--clr-accent-cyan, #1ea7ff);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.gallery-card-summary {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(198, 209, 222, 0.78);
  line-height: 1.62;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.gallery-card-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  padding-top: 0.95rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.gallery-action-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-accent-gold, #d4af37);
  transition: gap 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

.gallery-action-link i {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.gallery-card-item:hover .gallery-action-link {
  gap: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--clr-accent-cyan, #1ea7ff);
}

.gallery-card-item:hover .gallery-action-link i {
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* Lightbox Modal Component */
/* Lightbox Modal Component */
.lightbox-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(5, 8, 12, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  z-index: 10000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 5rem 5rem 3rem 5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
  user-select: none;
}

.lightbox-modal.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

/* Fixed Top Bar with Counter & Right-Top Close (Esc) Button */
.lightbox-top-bar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 24px;
  left: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  z-index: 10005;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.lightbox-counter {
  pointer-events: auto;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--clr-accent-cyan, #1ea7ff);
  background: rgba(13, 21, 34, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12));
  padding: 0.5rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.lightbox-close-btn {
  pointer-events: auto;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  background: rgba(13, 21, 34, 0.88);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15));
  color: var(--clr-white, #ffffff);
  padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.lightbox-close-key {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--clr-accent-gold, #d4af37);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.lightbox-close-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.2);
  border-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.6);
  color: #ff5555;
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.lightbox-close-btn:hover .lightbox-close-key {
  color: #ff8888;
  border-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.5);
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.15);
}

/* Left and Right Navigation Buttons */
.lightbox-prev-btn,
.lightbox-next-btn {
  position: fixed;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(13, 21, 34, 0.88);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15));
  color: var(--clr-white, #ffffff);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10005;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.lightbox-prev-btn {
  left: 28px;
}

.lightbox-next-btn {
  right: 28px;
}

.lightbox-prev-btn:hover,
.lightbox-next-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(30, 167, 255, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--clr-accent-cyan, #1ea7ff);
  color: var(--clr-accent-cyan, #1ea7ff);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(30, 167, 255, 0.45);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}

.lightbox-prev-btn:active,
.lightbox-next-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0.95);
}

/* Lightbox Content Container */
.lightbox-content-box {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1100px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 82vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 10002;
}

.lightbox-main-img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 72vh;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 65px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 0 40px rgba(30, 167, 255, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  transition: opacity 0.22s ease, transform 0.22s ease;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-drag: none;
}

.lightbox-caption-text {
  margin-top: 1.15rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 900px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  background: rgba(10, 15, 23, 0.75);
  padding: 0.55rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

/* Responsive Mobile Rules for Lightbox */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .lightbox-modal {
    padding: 4.5rem 1rem 2rem 1rem;
  }

  .lightbox-top-bar {
    top: 16px;
    left: 16px;
    right: 16px;
  }

  .lightbox-prev-btn {
    left: 10px;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .lightbox-next-btn {
    right: 10px;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .lightbox-main-img {
    max-height: 65vh;
  }

  .lightbox-caption-text {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INSIGHTS & NEWS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.insights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.85rem;
}

.insight-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--clr-surface-card, #0e1621);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08));
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    border-color 0.35s ease,
    box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.insight-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-7px);
  border-color: rgba(30, 167, 255, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), 0 0 28px rgba(30, 167, 255, 0.18);
}

.insight-thumb-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #0b1118;
}

.insight-thumb-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.insight-card:hover .insight-thumb-img {
  transform: scale(1.07);
}

.insight-content-box {
  padding: 1.5rem 1.6rem 1.4rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.insight-category {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, 'JetBrains Mono', monospace);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.9px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-accent-gold, #d4af37);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  display: block;
}

.insight-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.32;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.insight-card:hover .insight-title {
  color: var(--clr-accent-cyan, #1ea7ff);
}

.insight-summary {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(198, 209, 222, 0.78);
  line-height: 1.62;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.insight-read-more {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color 0.25s ease, gap 0.25s ease;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.insight-read-more i {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.insight-card:hover .insight-read-more {
  color: var(--clr-accent-cyan, #1ea7ff);
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.insight-card:hover .insight-read-more i {
  transform: translateY(2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CAREERS SECTION (RECRUITMENT & QUICK-APPLY)
   ========================================================================== */

.careers-wrapper {
  background: var(--clr-surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
}

/* Job Vacancy Cards (Matching Images 2 & 3) */
.careers-openings-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.job-vacancy-card {
  background: var(--clr-surface-card, #0e1621);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08));
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.95rem;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    border-color 0.3s ease,
    box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.job-vacancy-card.featured-vacancy {
  border-left: 3.5px solid var(--clr-accent-gold, #d4af37);
}

.job-vacancy-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(30, 167, 255, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 20px rgba(30, 167, 255, 0.12);
}

.job-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.job-pill-badge {
  background: rgba(14, 22, 33, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  color: var(--clr-accent-gold, #d4af37);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.job-exp-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
}

.job-vacancy-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.5vw, 1.7rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.job-vacancy-card:hover .job-vacancy-title {
  color: var(--clr-accent-cyan, #1ea7ff);
}

.job-vacancy-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: rgba(198, 209, 222, 0.78);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

.job-skills-row {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--clr-accent-gold, #d4af37);
  line-height: 1.55;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.job-skills-row strong {
  color: var(--clr-accent-gold, #d4af37);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.job-card-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.job-card-location {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.job-card-location i {
  color: var(--clr-accent-cyan, #1ea7ff);
}

.job-apply-trigger-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  color: var(--clr-accent-gold, #d4af37);
  padding: 0.55rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-display, sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.job-apply-trigger-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--clr-accent-gold);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.job-apply-trigger-btn i {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.job-apply-trigger-btn:hover i {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Career Application Form (Matching Image 1) */
.career-application-card {
  background: var(--clr-surface-card, #0e1621);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08));
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  transition: border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.career-application-card.highlight-pulse {
  border-color: var(--clr-accent-cyan, #1ea7ff);
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(30, 167, 255, 0.35);
}

.career-form-top-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.career-direct-pill {
  background: rgba(14, 22, 33, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  color: var(--clr-accent-gold, #d4af37);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.career-toggle-btn {
  background: rgba(14, 22, 33, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.career-toggle-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.career-form-heading {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 2rem 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.career-field-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.career-field-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-accent-gold, #d4af37);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.career-field-input,
.career-field-select,
.career-field-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(8, 12, 18, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 6px;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.1rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans, inherit);
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.career-field-input:focus,
.career-field-select:focus,
.career-field-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--clr-accent-cyan, #1ea7ff);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(30, 167, 255, 0.25);
  outline: none;
}

.career-field-select option {
  background-color: #0b1118;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.career-dropzone {
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(8, 12, 18, 0.65);
  padding: 2.2rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.career-dropzone:hover {
  border-color: var(--clr-accent-gold, #d4af37);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05);
}

.career-dropzone-icon {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--clr-accent-gold, #d4af37);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.career-dropzone-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.career-dropzone-text strong {
  color: var(--clr-accent-gold, #d4af37);
}

.career-dropzone-sub {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
}

.career-selected-file-name {
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--clr-accent-cyan, #1ea7ff);
}

.career-submit-gold-btn {
  background: var(--clr-accent-gold, #d4af37);
  color: #070a0e;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 1rem 1.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display, sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  width: 100%;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.career-submit-gold-btn:hover {
  background: #e6be43;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TECHNICAL FAQ ACCORDION (EXPANDABLE & ACCESSIBLE)
   ========================================================================== */

.faq-search-box {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem auto;
  position: relative;
}

.faq-search-input {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem 1rem 3rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-search-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--clr-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--clr-accent-glow);
}

.faq-search-icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 1.25rem;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.faq-accordion-container {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.faq-accordion-item {
  background: var(--clr-surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-accordion-item.open {
  border-color: var(--border-accent);
}

.faq-question-btn {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.4rem 1.8rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-question-btn:hover {
  color: var(--clr-accent-cyan);
}

.faq-accordion-item.open .faq-question-btn {
  color: var(--clr-accent);
}

.faq-chevron-icon {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
  color: var(--clr-accent);
}

.faq-accordion-item.open .faq-chevron-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-answer-panel {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), padding 0.3s ease;
  padding: 0 1.8rem;
}

.faq-accordion-item.open .faq-answer-panel {
  padding: 0 1.8rem 1.5rem 1.8rem;
}

.faq-answer-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding-top: 1rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTAINER FULL-WIDTH (EDGE-TO-EDGE LUXURY LAYOUT)
   ========================================================================== */

.container-fullwidth {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  padding-left: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 4.5rem);
  padding-right: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 4.5rem);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT SECTION & CONSULTATION FORM (DEVELOPED SITE THEME)
   ========================================================================== */

.contact-layout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
  align-items: start;
}

/* Left: Request a Consultation Box */
.consultation-form-card {
  background: rgba(14, 22, 33, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 167, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  position: relative;
}

.consultation-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.7rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.consultation-heading .gold-touch {
  color: var(--clr-accent-gold, #d4af37);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffe082 0%, #d4af37 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.consultation-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 650px;
}

.consultation-form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.consultation-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  color: var(--clr-accent-gold, #d4af37);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.consultation-field-input,
.consultation-field-select,
.consultation-field-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(8, 12, 18, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 6px;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.1rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.consultation-field-input:focus,
.consultation-field-select:focus,
.consultation-field-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--clr-accent-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(30, 167, 255, 0.25);
  outline: none;
}

.consultation-field-input::placeholder,
.consultation-field-textarea::placeholder {
  color: var(--clr-text-dim);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

/* Phone input with Indian Flag +91 */
.consultation-phone-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(8, 12, 18, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.consultation-phone-box:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--clr-accent-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(30, 167, 255, 0.25);
}

.phone-prefix-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.9rem 0.9rem;
  background: rgba(30, 167, 255, 0.08);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  user-select: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.phone-prefix-badge .flag-icon {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.phone-prefix-badge .flag-caret {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-dim);
}

.consultation-field-input.phone-input {
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  background: transparent;
  padding-left: 0.85rem;
}

.consultation-field-input.phone-input:focus {
  box-shadow: none;
}

/* Select Dropdown */
.consultation-field-select {
  cursor: pointer;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  -moz-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;charset=UTF-8,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%238d9ba8' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3e%3cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'%3e%3c/polyline%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 1rem center;
  background-size: 1rem;
  padding-right: 2.5rem;
}

.consultation-field-select option {
  background: #0b1118;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.6rem;
}

.consultation-field-select option:disabled {
  color: var(--clr-text-dim);
}

/* Project Details Textarea */
.consultation-field-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 110px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* High-Impact Gold CTA Button */
.consultation-submit-btn {
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e5a823 0%, var(--clr-accent-gold, #d4af37) 100%);
  color: #070a0e;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 1.05rem 2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.consultation-submit-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f2b834 0%, #e0bd42 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.55);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.form-feedback-alert {
  display: none;
  padding: 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.form-feedback-alert.success {
  display: block;
  background: rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.3);
  color: #00ff88;
}

/* Right Column: Contact Cards */
.contact-sidebar-cards {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.contact-card-item {
  background: rgba(14, 22, 33, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 167, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.35rem 1.6rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.contact-card-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--clr-accent);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(30, 167, 255, 0.2);
}

.contact-card-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: rgba(30, 167, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 167, 255, 0.25);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--clr-accent-cyan);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.contact-card-text {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.contact-highlight-link {
  color: var(--clr-white);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-highlight-link:hover {
  color: var(--clr-accent-cyan);
}

.contact-card-sublink {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  color: var(--clr-accent);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 0.45rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-card-sublink:hover {
  color: var(--clr-accent-cyan);
}

.contact-card-caption {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-dim);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* Right Column: Maps Card */
.contact-map-card {
  position: relative;
  height: 220px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 167, 255, 0.2);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #080c12;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.contact-map-frame {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: none;
  filter: invert(90%) hue-rotate(180deg) contrast(90%) grayscale(25%);
  opacity: 0.88;
}

.map-header-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  z-index: 2;
}

.map-header-badge a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background: rgba(8, 12, 18, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 167, 255, 0.3);
  color: var(--clr-accent-cyan);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.map-app-btn {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  z-index: 2;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(7, 10, 14, 0.92);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
  color: var(--clr-accent-gold, #d4af37);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.map-app-btn:hover {
  background: var(--clr-accent-gold, #d4af37);
  color: #070a0e;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--clr-accent-gold-glow);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MODALS (PROJECT DETAILS, CAREERS APPLY, ARTICLE READ)
   ========================================================================== */

.site-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(5, 8, 12, 0.95);
  z-index: 10000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, visibility 0.35s ease;
}

.site-modal.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.site-modal-dialog {
  background: var(--clr-surface-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  max-width: 900px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: var(--clr-accent);
  color: var(--clr-white);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CORPORATE FOOTER (FULL-WIDTH LUXURY THEME)
   ========================================================================== */

.site-footer {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #070a0e 0%, #030508 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(30, 167, 255, 0.15);
  padding-top: clamp(4rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
  position: relative;
}

.footer-main-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1.35fr 1.2fr;
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 4.5vw, 5.5rem);
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

/* Col 1: Brand Info */
.footer-logo-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.35rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-col-brand .footer-logo-img {
  width: 74px;
  height: 74px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  object-fit: contain;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  display: block;
  filter: none !important;
  image-rendering: auto;
}

.footer-logo-link .brand-name .brand-meridian {
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 2.4px;
}

.footer-logo-link .brand-name span.num-four {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
}

.footer-logo-link .brand-tagline {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.9px;
}

.footer-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-office-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
}

.footer-detail-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-detail-row .detail-icon {
  color: var(--clr-accent-cyan);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  width: 18px;
  text-align: center;
}

.footer-social-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-social-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-social-btn:hover {
  background: var(--clr-accent);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  border-color: var(--clr-accent);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--clr-accent-glow);
}

/* Column Titles (Quick Links, Headquarters) */
.footer-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-col-title::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 36px;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-accent), var(--clr-accent-cyan));
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Col 2: Quick Links (Divided into 2 parts side-by-side) */
.footer-quick-links-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.footer-nav-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-nav-list a {
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-nav-list .link-arrow {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--clr-accent);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-nav-list a:hover {
  color: var(--clr-accent-cyan);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-nav-list a:hover .link-arrow {
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* Col 3: Headquarters */
.footer-hq-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.35rem;
}

.footer-hq-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.hq-icon-box {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(30, 167, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 167, 255, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--clr-accent-cyan);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hq-item-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
}

.hq-item-text span,
.hq-item-text a {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.hq-item-text a:hover {
  color: var(--clr-accent-cyan);
}

/* Bottom Bar (Full-Width, Clean Copyright) */
.footer-bottom-bar {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-top: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-dim);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FLOATING WHATSAPP BUTTON (PRESENT IN ALL SCREENS)
   ========================================================================== */

.floating-whatsapp-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #25D366;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
  z-index: 9999;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.floating-whatsapp-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.65);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN (BREAKPOINTS)
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .service-card-3d.featured {
    grid-column: span 2;
  }

  .projects-clean-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .gallery-clean-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

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

  .footer-main-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .desktop-nav {
    display: none;
  }

  .mobile-nav-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }

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

  .capabilities-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .gallery-clean-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .insights-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .contact-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .service-card-3d.featured {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }

  .projects-clean-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .gallery-clean-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .form-grid-row,
  .consultation-form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .job-opening-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .footer-main-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .capabilities-checklist {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .brand-logo-link {
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }

  .brand-symbol-img {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
  }

  .brand-name {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  }

  .brand-name span.num-four {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  .brand-tagline {
    font-size: 0.44rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-top: 4px;
  }

  .hero-headline {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 8vw, 2.5rem);
    line-height: 1.18;
  }

  .hero-cta-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }

  .hero-cta-group .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .apparatus-image-wrapper {
    height: 250px;
    padding: 0.85rem;
  }

  .capabilities-visual-diagram {
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }

  .consultation-form-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.15rem;
  }

  .consultation-phone-box {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .phone-prefix-badge {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .contact-sidebar-cards {
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .floating-whatsapp-btn {
    bottom: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    font-size: 1.55rem;
  }

  .gallery-clean-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer-quick-links-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 360px) {
  html {
    font-size: 14.5px;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MEGA SCREENS & SMART TVS (32", 43", 55", 65" 4K / QHD ULTRA-WIDE DISPLAYS)
   ========================================================================== */

@media (min-width: 1600px) {
  :root {
    --container-max: 1560px;
  }

  .services-clean-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 2000px) {
  :root {
    --container-max: 1920px;
    --header-height: 96px;
    --header-height-scrolled: 82px;
  }

  html {
    font-size: 18px;
  }

  .statement-large {
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 3.5vw, 4.2rem);
  }

  .hero-headline {
    font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 4vw, 5.2rem);
  }

  .projects-clean-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .capabilities-layout {
    gap: 5rem;
  }

  .apparatus-image-wrapper {
    height: 420px;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 2800px) {

  /* Full 4K Television Displays (3840x2160) - Optimal 10-foot viewing ergonomics */
  :root {
    --container-max: 2500px;
    --header-height: 110px;
    --header-height-scrolled: 92px;
  }

  html {
    font-size: 21px;
  }

  .container {
    padding-left: 4rem;
    padding-right: 4rem;
  }

  .services-clean-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .projects-clean-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .gallery-clean-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .apparatus-image-wrapper {
    height: 500px;
  }
}

/* Reduced Motion Support */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

  *,
  *::before,
  *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }

  .hero-bg-image {
    transform: none !important;
  }
}

/* ====================================================
   CAREER APPLICATION MODAL & VALIDATION STYLES
   ==================================================== */
.success-modal {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(4, 7, 12, 0.88);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 100000;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.3s ease;
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.success-modal.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.success-box {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0e1621, #080d14);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-accent-gold, #d4af37);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem) clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 520px;
  width: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 40px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.96);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.success-modal.active .success-box {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.success-icon-wrap {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  border: 2px solid var(--clr-accent-gold, #d4af37);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  color: var(--clr-accent-gold, #d4af37);
  font-size: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.success-modal-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 1.85rem);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.success-modal-desc {
  color: rgba(198, 209, 222, 0.85);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.success-id-wrap {
  background: rgba(8, 12, 18, 0.85);
  border: 1px dashed rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.success-id-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.success-app-id {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-accent-gold, #d4af37);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Field Validation Error Styles */
.field-error-msg {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: #ff6b6b;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
  display: none;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.career-field-input.has-error,
.career-field-select.has-error,
.career-field-textarea.has-error,
.career-dropzone.has-error {
  border-color: #ff6b6b !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255, 107, 107, 0.3) !important;
}

.career-submit-gold-btn:disabled {
  opacity: 0.65;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  filter: grayscale(0.2);
}