/* ==========================================================================
   FIRST FRONT SOLAR ENERGY (FFSE) — Executive Wireframe Design System
   Matches 100% of User Approved Wireframe Reference Layouts & Handwritten Sketch
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   0. UTILITIES & TYPOGRAPHY
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section {
  padding-top: 5.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 5.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.section-alt {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
}

.section-header {
  margin-bottom: 3.25rem;
  max-width: 840px;
}

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

.section-header h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.2vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-brand-navy-deep);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

/* Dark Background Section Header Automatic High Contrast */
.process-section .section-header h2,
.about-section .section-header h2,
.fullscreen-video-cta-section .section-header h2,
[style*="background: var(--color-brand-navy-deep)"] .section-header h2,
[style*="background: #061D2A"] .section-header h2,
[style*="background:#061D2A"] .section-header h2,
[style*="background: #04141F"] .section-header h2,
[style*="background:#04141F"] .section-header h2 {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.process-section .section-header p,
.about-section .section-header p,
.fullscreen-video-cta-section .section-header p,
[style*="background: var(--color-brand-navy-deep)"] .section-header p,
[style*="background: #061D2A"] .section-header p,
[style*="background:#061D2A"] .section-header p,
[style*="background: #04141F"] .section-header p,
[style*="background:#04141F"] .section-header p {
  color: #CBD5E1 !important;
}

.services-section .section-header .eyebrow,
.process-section .section-header .eyebrow,
.about-section .section-header .eyebrow,
.fullscreen-video-cta-section .section-header .eyebrow,
[style*="background: var(--color-brand-navy-deep)"] .section-header .eyebrow,
[style*="background: #061D2A"] .section-header .eyebrow,
[style*="background:#061D2A"] .section-header .eyebrow,
[style*="background: #04141F"] .section-header .eyebrow,
[style*="background:#04141F"] .section-header .eyebrow {
  color: var(--color-brand-gold) !important;
}

.btn-link-arrow {
  color: var(--color-brand-blue);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  transition: gap var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-link-arrow:hover {
  gap: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. HERO BANNER SLIDER (With 3D CAD Blueprint Card Right Side)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-slider-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 100vh;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--color-brand-navy-deep);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

.hero-slider-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 100vh;
}

.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 100vh;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.85s ease, visibility 0.85s ease;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 1;
  padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 2.5rem);
  padding-bottom: 4.5rem;
}

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

.hero-slide-bg-photo {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  filter: brightness(0.72) contrast(1.1);
}

.hero-slide-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(6, 29, 42, 0.78) 0%,
    rgba(7, 95, 148, 0.45) 50%,
    rgba(6, 29, 42, 0.72) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.8vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.16;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.hero-title-sub {
  display: block;
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.2vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

.hero-paragraph {
  color: #E2E8F0;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 620px;
}

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

/* Hero Right Card Wrapper — grid cell filler */
.hero-right-card-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

/* Hero Right Card Wrapper — grid cell filler */
.hero-right-card-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

/* Hero Right Side 3D CAD Wireframe Overlay Card */
.hero-glass-stats-card {
  background: rgba(10, 37, 58, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(242, 162, 11, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

.hero-glass-stat-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(6, 29, 42, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.1rem 1.35rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.hero-glass-stat-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  background: rgba(13, 45, 69, 0.88);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.glass-stat-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(242, 162, 11, 0.18);
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.glass-stat-icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }

.glass-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  line-height: 1;
}

.glass-stat-lbl {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.hero-slider-controls {
  position: absolute !important;
  bottom: 1.5rem !important;
  left: 50% !important;
  transform: translateX(-50%) !important;
  z-index: 10 !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 0.5rem !important;
  background: rgba(6, 29, 42, 0.88) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) !important;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.55rem !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  width: auto !important;
}

.hero-slider-arrows {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 0.5rem !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
}

.hero-slider-dots:empty {
  display: none !important;
}

.slider-arrow-btn {
  position: relative !important;
  width: 40px !important;
  height: 40px !important;
  min-width: 40px !important;
  min-height: 40px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  line-height: 0 !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

.slider-arrow-btn svg {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 50% !important;
  left: 50% !important;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) !important;
  width: 18px !important;
  height: 18px !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  display: block !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

.slider-arrow-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-brand-gold) !important;
  color: var(--color-brand-navy-deep) !important;
}

.hero-slider-dots { display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; align-items: center; }

.slider-dot {
  width: 9px; height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.slider-dot.is-active {
  width: 26px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--color-brand-gold);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. IMPACT STATISTICS STRIP (.company-statistics)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.company-statistics {
  background-color: var(--color-brand-navy-deep);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 2.25rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(242, 162, 11, 0.25);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-dark);
}

.stats-bar-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.stats-bar-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  padding: 0.5rem;
}

.stats-bar-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(242, 162, 11, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-brand-gold);
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.stats-bar-icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }

.stats-bar-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.stats-bar-label {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. ABOUT US SECTION (.about-grid)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.about-section {
  padding-top: 6rem;
  padding-bottom: 6rem;
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 4.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-visual-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-rich);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.about-visual-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  min-height: 440px;
}

.about-floating-since-badge {
  position: absolute;
  right: 1.5rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: var(--color-brand-navy-deep);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-brand-gold);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  text-align: center;
}

.about-floating-since-badge span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}

.about-floating-since-badge strong {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
}

.about-highlight-callout {
  background: var(--color-brand-gold-light);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-brand-gold);
  padding: 1.15rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  color: var(--color-brand-navy);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin: 1.65rem 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.callout-icon { font-size: 1.35rem; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3.1 FULLSCREEN YOUTUBE VIDEO CTA BANNER (BELOW ABOUT US)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.fullscreen-video-cta-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--color-brand-navy-deep);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 0;
}

.fullscreen-video-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 540px;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.video-bg-container {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.video-bg-iframe {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-width: 100%;
  min-height: 100%;
  transform: none;
  border: none;
  filter: brightness(0.72) contrast(1.15);
  pointer-events: none;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.video-bg-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(6, 29, 42, 0.58) 0%, rgba(7, 95, 148, 0.38) 100%); /* Lightened gradient overlay */
  z-index: 2;
}

.fullscreen-cta-body {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  padding: 4rem 1.5rem 3.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Pulsing Video Play Button */
.video-play-modal-btn {
  position: relative;
  width: 74px;
  height: 74px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-brand-gold);
  color: var(--color-brand-navy-deep);
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(242, 162, 11, 0.5);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.video-play-modal-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.12);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--color-brand-blue);
}

.play-icon-triangle {
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  margin-left: 4px;
}

.play-pulse-ring {
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px; left: -10px; right: -10px; bottom: -10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-brand-gold);
  animation: pulsePlayRing 2s infinite ease-out;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes pulsePlayRing {
  0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.8; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.5); opacity: 0; }
}

/* Lightbox Video Modal Popup */
.video-popup-modal {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; width: 100vw; height: 100vh;
  z-index: 99999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, visibility 0.35s ease;
}

.video-popup-modal.is-open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.video-modal-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: rgba(6, 29, 42, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
}

.video-modal-dialog {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 1000px;
  background: #000000;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(242, 162, 11, 0.35);
}

.video-modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px; right: 18px;
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 20;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: background-color 0.2s;
}

.video-modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-brand-gold);
  color: var(--color-brand-navy);
}

.video-modal-iframe-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 56.25%; /* 16:9 ratio */
  height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.video-modal-iframe-wrapper iframe {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  border: none;
}

.fullscreen-cta-footer {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  width: 100%;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  background: rgba(6, 29, 42, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}

.sketch-cta-grid-col {
  padding: 1.85rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.sketch-cta-grid-col:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.sketch-cta-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.sketch-cta-lbl {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. WHY CHOOSE FFSE ? (6 CIRCULAR ICON FEATURES)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.why-choose-ffse-section {
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  color: var(--color-brand-navy-deep);
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.why-choose-icons-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.why-icon-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.why-icon-circle {
  width: 76px;
  height: 76px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-brand-gold);
  color: var(--color-brand-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(7, 95, 148, 0.1);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.why-icon-circle svg { width: 32px; height: 32px; }

.why-icon-item:hover .why-icon-circle {
  background: var(--color-brand-gold);
  color: var(--color-brand-navy-deep);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(242, 162, 11, 0.35);
}

.why-icon-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-brand-navy-deep);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. OUR ENGINEERING SERVICES (2x2 WIREFRAME SERVICE CARDS)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.wireframe-services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.wf-service-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.wf-service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-rich);
}

.wf-service-content {
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.wf-service-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.wf-service-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  line-height: 1;
}

.wf-service-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-text-heading);
  flex: 1;
}

.wf-service-arrow-btn {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-brand-blue-light);
  color: var(--color-brand-blue);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.wf-service-card:hover .wf-service-arrow-btn {
  background: var(--color-brand-gold);
  color: var(--color-brand-navy-deep);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.wf-service-content p {
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.wf-service-visual {
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.wf-service-visual img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. ICONIC PROJECTS TAB & CARDS WITH ROUND LOGO CIRCLES (3 CARDS SLIDER)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.projects-slider-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0 3.5rem;
}

.projects-slider-viewport {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
}

.projects-slider-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.85rem;
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}

.projects-slider-track .project-item-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 3.7rem) / 3);
  width: calc((100% - 3.7rem) / 3);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.projects-slider-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-brand-gold);
  color: var(--color-brand-navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  z-index: 10;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.projects-slider-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--color-brand-navy);
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}

.projects-slider-arrow.prev-btn { left: -10px; }
.projects-slider-arrow.next-btn { right: -10px; }

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .projects-slider-wrapper {
    padding: 0 2rem;
  }
  .projects-slider-track .project-item-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 1.85rem) / 2);
    width: calc((100% - 1.85rem) / 2);
  }
  .projects-slider-arrow.prev-btn { left: 0; }
  .projects-slider-arrow.next-btn { right: 0; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .projects-slider-wrapper {
    padding: 0 !important;
  }
  .projects-slider-arrow {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .projects-slider-track {
    gap: 0 !important;
  }
  .projects-slider-track .project-item-card {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 100%;
  }
}



.projects-slider-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.projects-slider-dots .proj-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-border);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.projects-slider-dots .proj-dot.is-active {
  width: 28px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--color-brand-gold);
}

.project-item-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.project-item-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-7px);
  border-color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-rich);
}

.project-item-badge-header {
  background: var(--color-brand-navy-deep);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.65rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.35rem;
}

.project-card-logo-circle {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 3px solid var(--color-brand-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 3px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.project-item-card:hover .project-card-logo-circle {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(3deg);
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.project-card-logo-circle img {
  width: 92%;
  height: 92%;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.project-item-category {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
}

.project-item-capacity {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.project-item-body {
  padding: 1.85rem;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.project-item-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.project-item-desc {
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. CLIENT MARQUEE SLIDER
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.clients-slider-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
}

.clients-slider-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  width: max-content;
  animation: scrollLogos 30s linear infinite;
}

.clients-slider-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }

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

.client-logo-card {
  min-width: 210px;
  height: 94px;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1rem 1.35rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.client-logo-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.client-logo-img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 64px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: contrast(1.05);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. PREMIUM VISION, MISSION & CORE VALUES SHOWCASE
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.vmv-layout-grid-premium {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.vmv-premium-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--color-brand-navy-deep);
  border: 1px solid rgba(242, 162, 11, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.75rem 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-rich);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.vmv-premium-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.vmv-card-bg-photo {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: brightness(0.28) contrast(1.15);
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.vmv-premium-card:hover .vmv-card-bg-photo {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.vmv-card-overlay-gradient {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(6, 29, 42, 0.92) 0%, rgba(7, 95, 148, 0.8) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.vmv-card-inner-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.vmv-card-tag {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.vmv-card-title-lg {
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.vmv-card-body-text {
  color: #E2E8F0;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.vmv-values-grid-premium {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.15rem 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.vmv-val-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.15rem 0.65rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.vmv-val-box:hover {
  background: rgba(242, 162, 11, 0.22);
  border-color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.vmv-val-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(242, 162, 11, 0.2);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-brand-gold);
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 0.65rem auto;
}

.vmv-val-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }

.vmv-val-label {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. DRAMATIC CTA SECTION & BOTTOM CONTACT BAR
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.dramatic-hero-cta-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-brand-navy-deep);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding-top: 2.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-bg-photo {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: brightness(0.4) contrast(1.15);
}

.cta-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(6, 29, 42, 0.92) 0%, rgba(7, 95, 148, 0.75) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.cta-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 860px;
}

.cta-container h2 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.cta-container p {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.cta-bottom-contact-bar {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: rgba(6, 29, 42, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-dark);
  z-index: 10;
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
}

.cta-bar-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-around;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.cta-bar-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.cta-bar-icon {
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(242, 162, 11, 0.18);
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}

.cta-bar-icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }

.cta-bar-lbl {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.cta-bar-val {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. CONTACT SECTION & 8-FIELD INQUIRY FORM (.contact-grid)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.contact-info-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-info-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-brand-navy-deep) 0%, #075F94 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(242, 162, 11, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.35rem;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(6, 29, 42, 0.35);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-info-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(6, 29, 42, 0.45);
}

.contact-info-card h4 {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.contact-info-card p, 
.contact-info-card span {
  color: #CBD5E1 !important;
}

.contact-info-card a {
  color: var(--color-brand-gold) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.contact-info-icon {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(242, 162, 11, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-brand-gold);
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-info-icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }

.contact-form-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-rich);
}

.form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.35rem;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.form-group.full-width {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.form-label {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-heading);
}

.form-input,
.form-select,
.form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-heading);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  outline: none;
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-brand-blue);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(7, 95, 148, 0.15);
}

.form-textarea {
  min-height: 120px;
  resize: vertical;
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid, .about-grid, .wireframe-services-grid, .vmv-layout-grid-premium {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .stats-bar-grid, .fullscreen-cta-footer {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .sketch-cta-grid-col {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  }
  .why-choose-icons-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 2.5rem !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-slider-section, .hero-slider-container {
    min-height: auto;
    height: auto;
  }
  .hero-slide {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    min-height: auto;
    height: 100%;
    padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 1rem);
    padding-bottom: 4.5rem;
  }
  .hero-slide.is-active {
    position: relative;
    top: auto; left: auto;
  }
  .hero-right-card-wrapper {
    display: none;
  }
  .hero-cta-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .hero-cta-group .btn {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .stats-bar-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
  .stat-card-item {
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }
  .stat-value {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }
  .fullscreen-cta-footer {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .sketch-cta-num {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }
  .dramatic-hero-cta-section {
    padding-top: 4rem;
    padding-bottom: 0;
  }
  .cta-bottom-contact-bar {
    position: relative;
    bottom: auto; left: auto; right: auto;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
  }
  .cta-bar-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .why-choose-icons-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
  .why-icon-circle {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
  }
  .why-icon-circle svg {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
  }
  .why-icon-title {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
  .vmv-values-grid-premium {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .wf-service-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
  .contact-form-card {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem !important;
  }
  .fullscreen-cta-body {
    padding: 3rem 1rem 2.5rem;
  }
  .fullscreen-cta-body h2 {
    font-size: 1.75rem !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .btn-lg, .btn-primary, .btn-outline-white {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.925rem;
  }
  .vmv-values-grid-premium {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTERACTIVE REDESIGN COMPONENTS: MASTER-DETAIL & SERVICES SHOWCASE
   ========================================================================== */

/* Why Choose Master-Detail Section — premium */
/* Executive 4-Column Card Grid for Why EPC Section (Distinct layout from Services showcase) */
.why-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

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

.why-card-item {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border, #E2E8F0);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 12px);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.why-card-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(4, 20, 31, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(242, 162, 11, 0.5);
}

.why-card-media {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 180px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.why-card-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.why-card-item:hover .why-card-media img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.why-card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0.75rem;
  right: 0.75rem;
  background: #04141F;
  color: #F2A20B;
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Outfit', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.why-card-body {
  padding: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.why-card-body h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Outfit', sans-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-brand-navy-deep, #04141F);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.why-card-body p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-text-body, #475569);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.why-card-link {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-brand-blue, #075F94);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  transition: color 0.25s ease, gap 0.25s ease;
}

.why-card-item:hover .why-card-link {
  color: var(--color-brand-gold, #F2A20B);
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.why-master-detail-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(280px, 0.88fr) minmax(320px, 1.12fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.why-nav-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.why-nav-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.15rem 0.95rem 1rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  border-left: 3px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-brand-navy-deep);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

.why-nav-item:hover {
  border-left-color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  background: #FFF8ED;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.why-nav-item.is-active {
  background: var(--color-brand-navy-deep);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: transparent;
  border-left-color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(6, 29, 42, 0.22);
  transform: translateX(6px);
}

.why-nav-item:hover .why-nav-num {
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  background: rgba(242, 162, 11, 0.14);
}

.why-nav-item.is-active .why-nav-num {
  background: rgba(242, 162, 11, 0.22) !important;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold) !important;
}

.why-nav-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  color: var(--color-brand-navy-deep);
  min-width: 2.15rem;
  height: 2.15rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 8px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.why-detail-panel {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(6, 29, 42, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
}

.why-detail-media {
  position: relative;
  height: 280px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #04141F;
}

.why-detail-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.55s ease;
}

.why-detail-panel:hover .why-detail-media img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.why-detail-media-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6, 29, 42, 0.05) 30%, rgba(6, 29, 42, 0.55) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.why-detail-media-badge {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1.5rem;
  bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  z-index: 2;
}

.why-detail-body {
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem 2rem;
}

.why-detail-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-brand-navy-deep);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.why-detail-body p {
  font-size: 0.975rem;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Interactive Services Showcase Grid */
.services-showcase-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.services-tab-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.service-tab-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.service-tab-item:hover,
.service-tab-item.is-active {
  background: var(--color-brand-navy-deep);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(6, 29, 42, 0.25);
  transform: translateX(8px);
}

.service-tab-item:hover .service-tab-title,
.service-tab-item.is-active .service-tab-title {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.service-tab-item:hover .service-tab-num,
.service-tab-item.is-active .service-tab-num {
  color: var(--color-brand-gold) !important;
}

.service-tab-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-brand-navy-deep);
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.service-tab-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-brand-blue);
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.service-showcase-display {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-rich);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.service-showcase-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  height: 280px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

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

.service-showcase-content {
  padding: 2.25rem;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

/* Technical Details Modal Popup */
.tech-modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; width: 100vw; height: 100vh;
  z-index: 99999;
  background: rgba(6, 29, 42, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
}

.tech-modal-overlay.is-open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.tech-modal-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-brand-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 760px;
  max-height: 85vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.tech-modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  color: #0F172A;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.tech-modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: #EF4444;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #EF4444;
}

/* Testimonials Carousel Dots */
.testimonials-carousel-dots .dot {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.testimonials-carousel-dots .dot.is-active {
  width: 32px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--color-brand-gold);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .testimonial-slide-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 1rem) !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .testimonial-slide-card {
    flex: 0 0 100% !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   RESTORED APPROVED DESKTOP CAROUSEL STYLES (min-width: 1025px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (min-width: 1025px) {
  .projects-slider-wrapper,
  .testimonials-carousel-wrapper {
    position: relative !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 0 3.5rem !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
    display: block !important;
  }

  .projects-slider-viewport,
  .testimonials-carousel-viewport {
    width: calc(100% + 1rem) !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    margin: -0.75rem -0.5rem !important;
    padding: 0.75rem 0.5rem !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .projects-slider-track,
  .testimonials-carousel-track {
    display: flex !important;
    gap: 1.5rem !important;
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1) !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
  }

  .project-item-card,
  .testimonial-slide-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 3rem) / 3) !important;
    width: calc((100% - 3rem) / 3) !important;
    max-width: calc((100% - 3rem) / 3) !important;
    min-width: calc((100% - 3rem) / 3) !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .projects-slider-arrow,
  .testimonials-nav-arrow {
    position: absolute !important;
    top: 50% !important;
    transform: translateY(-50%) !important;
    width: 48px !important;
    height: 48px !important;
    min-width: 48px !important;
    min-height: 48px !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border, #CBD5E1) !important;
    color: var(--color-brand-navy-deep, #04141F) !important;
    font-size: 1.5rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) !important;
    z-index: 25 !important;
    transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
  }

  .projects-slider-arrow.prev-btn,
  .testimonials-nav-arrow.prev-btn {
    left: 0.25rem !important;
    right: auto !important;
  }

  .projects-slider-arrow.next-btn,
  .testimonials-nav-arrow.next-btn {
    right: 0.25rem !important;
    left: auto !important;
  }

  .projects-slider-dots,
  .testimonials-carousel-dots {
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 0.75rem !important;
    margin-top: 2rem !important;
  }

  /* Engineering Flow: 3-Column x 3-Row Desktop Grid Matrix */
  #engineering-flow [style*="grid-template-columns"],
  .engineering-flow-section [style*="grid-template-columns"] {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
    gap: 1.5rem !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
  }

  .engineering-flow-card {
    height: 100% !important;
    min-height: 220px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    transition: transform 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease, border-color 0.28s ease !important;
  }

  .engineering-flow-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(4, 20, 31, 0.12) !important;
    border-color: var(--color-brand-gold, #F2A20B) !important;
  }

  /* Staggered Reveal Delays for 3x3 Grid Matrix */
  .engineering-flow-card:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0ms; }
  .engineering-flow-card:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 100ms; }
  .engineering-flow-card:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 200ms; }
  .engineering-flow-card:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 150ms; }
  .engineering-flow-card:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 250ms; }
  .engineering-flow-card:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 350ms; }
  .engineering-flow-card:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 300ms; }
  .engineering-flow-card:nth-child(8) { transition-delay: 400ms; }
  .engineering-flow-card:nth-child(9) { transition-delay: 500ms; }

  /* Why EPC Section: 4-column Desktop Photo Cards Grid */
  .why-cards-grid {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 1.75rem !important;
  }

  .why-mobile-accordion,
  .services-mobile-accordion {
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* How We Work Process: 4-column Desktop Grid */
  .process-timeline-wrapper {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 1.5rem !important;
  }

  /* Awards Section: 2-Column Desktop Grid Matrix */
  #awards [style*="grid-template-columns"],
  .awards-section [style*="grid-template-columns"] {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
    gap: 1.75rem !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
  }

  #awards [style*="grid-template-columns"] > div {
    height: 100% !important;
    min-height: 360px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    transition: transform 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease, border-color 0.28s ease !important;
  }

  #awards [style*="grid-template-columns"] > div:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(4, 20, 31, 0.14) !important;
  }

  /* Badge Graphic Controlled Sizing inside Card 1 */
  #awards [style*="grid-template-columns"] > div:first-child img[src*="award-badge"] {
    max-width: 160px !important;
    max-height: 160px !important;
    right: -15px !important;
    bottom: -15px !important;
    opacity: 0.18 !important;
    object-fit: contain !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
  }

  /* Staggered Reveal Delays for 2-column Awards Grid */
  #awards [style*="grid-template-columns"] > div:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0ms; }
  #awards [style*="grid-template-columns"] > div:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 120ms; }

  /* Blog / Knowledge Hub: 3-column Desktop Grid */
  .blogs-section [style*="grid-template-columns"] {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 2rem !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PREMIUM ABOUT US PAGE COMPONENT STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.about-page-wrapper {
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* CAD Technical Grid Overlay */
.tech-grid-overlay {
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(242, 162, 11, 0.15) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px),
                    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
                    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px, 64px 64px, 64px 64px;
}

/* Floating Technical CAD Badge */
.hero-cad-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -15px;
  right: -15px;
  background: var(--color-brand-gold);
  color: var(--color-brand-navy-deep);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(242, 162, 11, 0.4);
  z-index: 3;
}

/* Editorial Image Frame with Technical Offset */
.editorial-img-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl, 16px);
  overflow: visible;
}

.editorial-img-wrapper::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  left: 15px;
  right: -15px;
  bottom: -15px;
  border: 2px dashed rgba(242, 162, 11, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl, 16px);
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.editorial-img-wrapper img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl, 16px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.editorial-img-wrapper:hover img {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.01);
}

/* Interactive Timeline Track */
.journey-timeline-track {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 2.5rem;
}

.journey-timeline-track::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0.75rem;
  top: 0.5rem;
  bottom: 0.5rem;
  width: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--color-brand-gold) 0%, rgba(242, 162, 11, 0.3) 100%);
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.timeline-node-dot {
  position: absolute;
  left: -2.35rem;
  top: 0.25rem;
  width: 1.5rem;
  height: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--color-brand-navy-deep);
  border: 3px solid var(--color-brand-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(242, 162, 11, 0.2);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.journey-timeline-item:hover .timeline-node-dot {
  transform: scale(1.25);
  background: var(--color-brand-gold);
}

/* 5-Part Connected Philosophy Grid */
.philo-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--color-brand-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 12px);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.philo-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(10, 37, 58, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--color-brand-gold);
}

/* Hero Milestones Numbers Count-Up */
.stat-hero-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

/* Leadership Composite Portrait Card */
.leader-collage-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl, 16px);
}

.leader-collage-card .main-portrait {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl, 16px);
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.leader-quote-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px;
  right: -20px;
  background: var(--color-brand-navy-deep);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-brand-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 12px);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  max-width: 320px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Multidisciplinary Team Ecosystem Nodes */
.disc-node-badge {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 12px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-brand-navy-deep);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.disc-node-badge:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(242, 162, 11, 0.15);
}

/* Horizontal Award Timeline Cards */
.award-cert-card {
  background: rgba(15, 42, 68, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(242, 162, 11, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl, 16px);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.award-cert-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(242, 162, 11, 0.2);
}

/* Partnership Progression Diagram */
.partnership-flow-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.flow-step-pill {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(242, 162, 11, 0.3);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.flow-arrow-icon {
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* Mobile Responsive Optimization (< 768px) */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .editorial-img-wrapper::before {
    display: none;
  }
  
  .leader-quote-badge {
    position: relative;
    bottom: 0;
    right: 0;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin-top: 1rem;
  }

  .partnership-flow-track {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .flow-arrow-icon {
    transform: rotate(90deg);
    text-align: center;
    margin: 0.25rem 0;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RICH & MODERN JOURNEY TIMELINE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   MILESTONE TIMELINE (EXAMPLE SPECIFIC IMPLEMENTATION)
   ========================================================================== */
.milestone-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background-color: var(--color-brand-navy-deep, #071927);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible !important;
}

.controls-wrapper {
  position: -webkit-sticky;
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--header-height, 80px) + 0.75rem);
  z-index: 99;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

body.admin-bar .controls-wrapper {
  top: calc(var(--header-height, 80px) + 2.75rem);
}

.year-nav-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.year-nav {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  background: rgba(10, 37, 58, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(242, 162, 11, 0.35);
  border-radius: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  overflow-x: auto;
  max-width: 95vw;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}

.year-nav::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.year-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: 20px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.year-btn:hover, .year-btn.active {
  background: var(--color-brand-gold, #F2A20B);
  color: var(--color-brand-navy-deep, #071927);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(242, 162, 11, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Timeline Layout */
.timeline-container {
  position: relative;
  padding: 30px 0;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Base Track */
.timeline-track {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Dynamic Glowing Progress Line */
.timeline-progress {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-brand-gold) 0%, #EAB308 100%);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: height 0.1s linear;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(242, 162, 11, 0.5);
}

.timeline-item {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding-right: 50%;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
  opacity: 0.15;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease-out;
  scroll-margin-top: calc(var(--header-height, 80px) + 90px);
}

body.admin-bar .timeline-item {
  scroll-margin-top: calc(var(--header-height, 80px) + 122px);
}

.timeline-item.show {
  opacity: 1;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(even) {
  justify-content: flex-start;
  padding-right: 0;
  padding-left: 50%;
}

/* Interactive Timeline Node / Dot */
.timeline-dot {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 24px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  background: #071927;
  border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 10;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.dot-inner {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.timeline-item.active .timeline-dot {
  border-color: var(--color-brand-gold, #F2A20B);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(242, 162, 11, 0.4);
  background: #071927;
}

.timeline-item.active .dot-inner {
  background: var(--color-brand-gold, #F2A20B);
}

.timeline-item:hover .timeline-dot {
  transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.35);
  border-color: var(--color-brand-gold, #F2A20B);
}

.timeline-item:hover .dot-inner {
  background: var(--color-brand-gold, #F2A20B);
}

/* Card Styling */
.timeline-card {
  width: 82%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(242, 162, 11, 0.3);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-brand-gold);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 24px;
  margin: 0 35px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  color: #1E293B;
}

.timeline-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(242, 162, 11, 0.2);
}

.card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.card-year {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-brand-navy-deep);
  background: rgba(242, 162, 11, 0.2);
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.timeline-item.active .card-year {
  background: var(--color-brand-gold, #F2A20B);
  color: var(--color-brand-navy-deep, #071927);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(242, 162, 11, 0.4);
}

.timeline-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #334155;
  margin: 0;
  text-align: left;
}

/* Mobile & Responsive Layout */
@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
  .controls-wrapper {
    top: calc(var(--header-height, 80px) + 0.5rem);
  }

  .timeline-track, .timeline-progress {
    left: 20px;
  }

  .timeline-item, .timeline-item:nth-child(even) {
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding-left: 45px;
    padding-right: 0;
  }

  .timeline-dot {
    left: 20px;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
  }

  .dot-inner {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
  }

  .timeline-card {
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 20px;
  }
}

/* Signature Technical Coordinate Tag Motif */
.tech-coord-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  background: rgba(242, 162, 11, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(242, 162, 11, 0.3);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

/* Editorial Fundamental Visual Card (Philosophy) */
.editorial-philo-item {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl, 16px);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.editorial-philo-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(10,37,58,0.1);
  border-color: var(--color-brand-gold);
}

.editorial-philo-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.editorial-philo-body {
  padding: 1.75rem;
}

/* Editorial Core Value Visual Card */
.editorial-value-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--color-brand-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl, 16px);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(10, 37, 58, 0.08);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.editorial-value-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  border-color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(10, 37, 58, 0.16);
}

.editorial-value-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 160px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* Ecosystem Client Category Pill Cards */
.ecosystem-cat-card {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-brand-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 12px);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.ecosystem-cat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(242, 162, 11, 0.12);
}

/* Rich Partnership Progression Cards (Section 11) */
.partnership-stage-card {
  background: rgba(15, 42, 68, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(242, 162, 11, 0.25);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-brand-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 12px);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.partnership-stage-card:hover {
  transform: translateX(8px);
  border-color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(242, 162, 11, 0.15);
}

.partnership-stage-card.is-climax {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15, 42, 68, 0.95) 0%, rgba(10, 37, 58, 0.98) 100%);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-brand-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(242, 162, 11, 0.2);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT US HERO — REDESIGNED FROM SCRATCH (EDITORIAL ENGINEERING BOARD)
   ========================================================================== */
.about-hero-section {
  padding-top: calc(var(--header-height, 80px) + 1rem);
  padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
  background: #071927;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

body.admin-bar .about-hero-section {
  padding-top: calc(var(--header-height, 80px) + 1.5rem);
}

.hero-subtle-blueprint-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(242, 162, 11, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(242, 162, 11, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 80px 80px;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

/* Editorial Top Header Bar */
.hero-editorial-top-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-tech-index {
  font-family: monospace;
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}

/* Editorial Headline & Origin Linework */
.hero-editorial-h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.2vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-editorial-origin-marker {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.origin-year-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.origin-tech-line {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 120px;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(242, 162, 11, 0.4);
}

.origin-location-text {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #94A3B8;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Engineering Visual Anchor (Right Side Plate) */
.hero-engineering-anchor {
  position: relative;
}

.hero-anchor-plate {
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--color-brand-gold);
  background: #0A253A;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.hero-anchor-plate img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.hero-plate-annotation {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  background: rgba(7, 25, 39, 0.88);
  border: 1px solid rgba(242, 162, 11, 0.35);
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  font-family: monospace;
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.hero-integrated-scale-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(7, 25, 39, 0.95);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.scale-stat-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.scale-stat-desc strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.scale-stat-desc span {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
}

/* Secondary CTA Text Link */
.btn-text-link-white {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.975rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-text-link-white:hover {
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
}

/* Bottom Transition Line */
.hero-bottom-transition {
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(242, 162, 11, 0.18);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-family: monospace;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .about-hero-section { padding-top: calc(var(--header-height, 80px) + 2rem); }
  .hero-anchor-plate img { height: 320px; }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .hero-editorial-top-meta { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.5rem; }
  .hero-anchor-plate img { height: 260px; }
  .hero-integrated-scale-bar { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.5rem; }
  .hero-bottom-transition { flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem; text-align: center; }
}

/* Who We Are Capability Cards */
.who-capability-card {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-brand-gold);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl, 16px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(10, 37, 58, 0.07);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, background-color 0.35s ease;
}

.who-capability-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 44px rgba(10, 37, 58, 0.15);
}

/* Section 05 Milestones Rich Stat Cards */
.stat-card-rich {
  background: rgba(15, 42, 68, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(242, 162, 11, 0.3);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--color-brand-gold);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl, 16px);
  text-align: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.stat-card-rich:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 26px 52px rgba(242, 162, 11, 0.22);
}

/* Architectural Coming Soon Hero Section */
.coming-soon-hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-brand-navy-deep, #071927);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 5.5rem 1rem 4.5rem 1rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(242, 162, 11, 0.2);
}

.coming-soon-tech-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(rgba(242, 162, 11, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(242, 162, 11, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 40px 40px;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.coming-soon-container {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.coming-soon-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(242, 162, 11, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(242, 162, 11, 0.35);
  color: var(--color-brand-gold, #F2A20B);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.tag-pulse {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  background-color: var(--color-brand-gold, #F2A20B);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(242, 162, 11, 0.7);
  animation: pulse-gold 2s infinite;
}

.coming-soon-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.coming-soon-sub {
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold, #F2A20B);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.coming-soon-divider {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 0 auto 24px auto;
  max-width: 320px;
}

.coming-soon-divider .line-left,
.coming-soon-divider .line-right {
  height: 1px;
  flex: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(242, 162, 11, 0.5), transparent);
}

.coming-soon-divider .line-icon {
  color: var(--color-brand-gold, #F2A20B);
  font-size: 10px;
}

.coming-soon-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px auto;
}

.coming-soon-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

.launch-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #E2E8F0;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: 30px;
}

.badge-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background-color: #22C55E;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

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

/* Contact Option Highlight Cards */
.highlight-contact-card {
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.highlight-contact-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(7, 25, 39, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--color-brand-gold, #F2A20B) !important;
}

.highlight-contact-card:hover .card-arrow-btn {
  background: var(--color-brand-gold, #F2A20B) !important;
  color: #071927 !important;
  border-color: #F2A20B !important;
  transform: translateX(4px) scale(1.05);
}

/* Contact Form 7 Submit Button & reCAPTCHA Click Area Fixes */
.wpcf7-form-control-wrap {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

.wpcf7-recaptcha,
.g-recaptcha,
div.wpcf7-recaptcha {
  margin-top: 15px !important;
  margin-bottom: 25px !important;
  display: block !important;
  clear: both !important;
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
}

/* Ensure 100% proper, full-surface clickable hit area for submit buttons */
.wpcf7-submit,
input[type="submit"].wpcf7-submit,
button.wpcf7-submit,
.contact-form-card input[type="submit"],
.contact-form-card .btn-primary {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  min-height: 56px !important;
  height: 56px !important;
  padding: 0 2rem !important;
  font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  color: var(--color-brand-navy-deep, #071927) !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F2A20B 0%, #E67E22 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid #F2A20B !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  pointer-events: auto !important;
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 10 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(242, 162, 11, 0.35) !important;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  -webkit-appearance: none !important;
  appearance: none !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  margin-top: 15px !important;
}

.wpcf7-submit:hover,
input[type="submit"].wpcf7-submit:hover,
button.wpcf7-submit:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFC107 0%, #D35400 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(242, 162, 11, 0.45) !important;
}

.wpcf7-submit:active,
input[type="submit"].wpcf7-submit:active {
  transform: translateY(1px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(242, 162, 11, 0.3) !important;
}

/* Contact Form 7 Loading Spinner & Submitting State Fixes */
.contact-form-card .form-group,
.wpcf7-form .form-group,
.form-submit-wrapper,
.wpcf7-form p {
  position: relative !important;
}

.wpcf7-form .wpcf7-submit,
.contact-form-card .wpcf7-submit {
  margin-top: 0 !important;
}

.wpcf7-spinner {
  display: inline-block !important;
  visibility: hidden !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  width: 24px !important;
  height: 24px !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  border: 3px solid rgba(7, 25, 39, 0.3) !important;
  border-top-color: #071927 !important;
  border-right-color: #071927 !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  animation: ffse-spinner-rotate 0.75s linear infinite !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  right: 20px !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  bottom: 0 !important;
  margin-top: auto !important;
  margin-bottom: auto !important;
  transform: none !important;
  z-index: 25 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, visibility 0.25s ease !important;
}

form.submitting .wpcf7-spinner,
form.wpcf7-form.submitting .wpcf7-spinner,
.wpcf7-spinner.is-active,
span.wpcf7-spinner[style*="visible"] {
  visibility: visible !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

@keyframes ffse-spinner-rotate {
  0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

form.submitting .wpcf7-submit,
form.wpcf7-form.submitting .wpcf7-submit {
  opacity: 0.9 !important;
  cursor: wait !important;
  letter-spacing: 1px !important;
}

.wpcf7-response-output {
  margin-top: 20px !important;
  padding: 14px 20px !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 5 !important;
  clear: both !important;
}