/* ==========================================================================
   GROWTH AUTHORITY - FINAL CONSOLIDATED NAVBAR CSS
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --gold: #e8c567;
  --gold-dark: #875b1e;
  --dark-green: #00210e;
  --black: #000;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

html, body {
  font-family: "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  overflow-x: hidden !important;
  background-color: var(--black);
  padding-top: 50px; 
}

/* Navbar Container */
.main-navbar {
  background: var(--black);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--dark-green);
  padding: 5px 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.logo-img {
  height: 80px;
  width: auto;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

/* Base Nav Link Styling */
.navbar-nav .nav-link {
  color: var(--white) !important;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0 12px;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* 1. GOLD UNDERLINE: Applied ONLY to standard links (NOT dropdowns) */
.navbar-nav .nav-link:not(.dropdown-toggle)::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -5px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.navbar-nav .nav-link:not(.dropdown-toggle):hover::after,
.navbar-nav .nav-link.active:not(.dropdown-toggle)::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.navbar-nav .nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--gold) !important;
}

/* 2. DROPDOWN ARROW: Custom Font Awesome Icon on the Right */
.dropdown-toggle::after {
  display: inline-block !important;
  content: "\f107" !important; /* Font Awesome Chevron Down */
  font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free" !important;
  font-weight: 900 !important;
  border: none !important; /* Force remove default Bootstrap caret */
  margin-left: 8px !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  color: var(--gold);
  vertical-align: middle !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* Remove stray elements */
.dropdown-toggle::before {
  display: none !important;
  content: none !important;
}

/* 3. DROPDOWN MENU BOX */
.dropdown-menu {
  background: #111 !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold) !important;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold) !important;
  border-radius: 10 !important;
  padding: 10px 0;
  min-width: 220px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  margin-top: 0;
}

.dropdown-item {
  color: var(--white) !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 12px 25px !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.1);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.dropdown-item:hover {
  background: var(--gold) !important;
  color: var(--black) !important;
}

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

/* 4. DESKTOP HOVER INTERACTIONS */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .nav-item.dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
    display: block;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  .dropdown-menu {
    display: block;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(15px);
    transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
  }

  /* Rotate Arrow on Hover */
  .nav-item.dropdown:hover .dropdown-toggle::after {
    transform: rotate(180deg) !important;
    color: var(--white);
  }
}

/* 5. MOBILE & CTA BUTTON */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .navbar-nav {
    background: var(--black);
    padding: 20px;
    margin-top: 15px;
  }
}

.btn-gold {
  background-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--black);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  border-radius: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  background-color: var(--white);
  color: var(--black);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* hero section */
/* --- Hero Wrapper --- */
.hero-wrapper {
  height: 85vh;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  /* margin-top: 2vh;  */
}

#bizSlider,
.carousel-inner,
.carousel-item {
  height: 100%;
}

/* Background Pan Effect (BizRubix Style) */
.hero-slide-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  transform: scale(1.1);
  transition: transform 3s ease-in-out;
  z-index: 1;
}

.carousel-item.active .hero-slide-bg {
  transform: scale(1) translateX(-20px); /* Subtle horizontal pan */
}

.hero-slide-bg::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) 10%,
    rgba(0, 33, 14, 0.4) 100%
  );
}

/* Content Card */
.biz-content-card {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  padding: 40px;
  background: rgba(0, 33, 14, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
}

.biz-badge {
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.biz-title {
  font-size: 45px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.gold-text {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.biz-lead {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  max-width: 550px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* --- Buttons --- */
.biz-btn-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
}

.btn-biz-gold {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--black);
  padding: 15px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-biz-outline {
  border: 1px solid var(--white);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 15px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-biz-gold:hover,
.btn-biz-outline:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--black);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

/* Animations for Slide Transitions */
.carousel-item .biz-title {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-50px);
}

.carousel-item.active .biz-title {
  animation: bizReveal 0.8s forwards 0.3s;
}

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

/* --- Custom Navigation Dots (Indicators) --- */
.biz-indicators {
  bottom: 40px !important;
  justify-content: flex-start !important;
  margin-left: 10% !important;
  gap: 10px;
}

.biz-indicators button {
  width: 40px !important;
  height: 4px !important;
  background-color: rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.3) !important; /* Muted Gold */
  border: none !important;
  transition: var(--transition) !important;
}

.biz-indicators button.active {
  background-color: var(--gold) !important; /* Bright Gold */
  width: 60px !important;
}

/* --- Prev/Next Arrow Buttons --- */
.biz-control {
  width: 60px !important;
  height: 60px !important;
  top: 50% !important;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: rgba(0, 33, 14, 0.5) !important; /* Dark Green tint */
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.2);
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0; /* Hidden by default */
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.hero-wrapper:hover .biz-control {
  opacity: 1; /* Show arrows on hover */
}

.biz-control:hover {
  background: var(--gold) !important;
}

.biz-control i {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.biz-control:hover i {
  color: var(--black);
}

/* Positioning arrows to the edge */
.carousel-control-prev {
  left: 30px !important;
}
.carousel-control-next {
  right: 30px !important;
}

/* --- About Section Styling --- */
.about-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-img-container {
  position: relative;
  padding: 20px;
  z-index: 1;
}

.main-about-img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  filter: grayscale(30%);
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.2);
}

.about-img-container:hover .main-about-img {
  filter: grayscale(0%);
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.img-border-box {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 80%;
  height: 80%;
  border: 5px solid var(--gold);
  z-index: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.about-img-container:hover .img-border-box {
  top: 40px;
  left: 40px;
}

/* Experience Badge */
.experience-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px;
  right: -10px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--black);
  padding: 25px;
  z-index: 3;
  text-align: center;
  min-width: 140px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.experience-badge .number {
  display: block;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
}

.about-content h6 {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.experience-badge .text {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Mini Mission/Vision Boxes */
.mini-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  padding: 20px;
  border-top: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.mini-box:hover {
  background: rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.05);
  border-top-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.mini-box i {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

/* Luxury Link Button */
.btn-about-gold {
  color: var(--gold);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-about-gold:hover {
  color: black;
  letter-spacing: 4px;
}

/* --- Expertise Section --- */
.expertise-section {
  background-color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
}

.expertise-section h6 {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.gold-line {
  width: 80px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold);
  margin-top: 15px;
}

.expertise-grid {
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.1);
}
.expertise-grid.g-0 {
  margin: 0;
}
.expertise-item {
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.1);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.1);
  padding: 0 !important;
}

/* .expertise-card {
  padding: 60px 40px;
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  background: transparent;
  transition: var(--transition);
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
} */
.expertise-card {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.1);
  padding: 20px 20px;
  height: 100%; /* Makes all cards the same height */
  width: 100%; /* Forces card to fill the col-lg-3 width */
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  overflow: hidden;
  /* Remove any margin that might be pushing them apart */
  margin: 0;
}
/* Floating Number Effect */
.expertise-number {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  font-size: 4rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.03);
  line-height: 1;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.expertise-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.expertise-card h4 {
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

/* Hover State */
.expertise-card:hover {
  background: var(--dark-green);
  transform: scale(1.05);
  z-index: 5;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
}

.expertise-card:hover .expertise-number {
  color: rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.1);
  transform: translateY(-10px);
}

.expertise-card:hover .expertise-icon {
  transform: rotateY(360deg);
}



/* Hidden Glow Background */
.expertise-hover-bg {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -50%;
  right: -50%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.1) 0%,
    transparent 70%
  );
  z-index: -1;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.expertise-card:hover .expertise-hover-bg {
  bottom: 0;
  right: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .expertise-item {
    border-right: none;
  }
}

.services-interactive {
  background-color: var(--dark);
  color: #fff;
  min-height: 80vh;
}

/* List Styling */
.service-menu {
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.service-item {
  padding: 20px 25px;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  transition: 0.4s;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.service-item.active {
  opacity: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1) 0%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  padding: 20px 23px;
}

.service-num {
  font-family: serif;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-right: 15px;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.service-item h3 {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Display Window Styling */
.display-window {
  position: relative;
  height: 500px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 15px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.content-pane {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
  visibility: hidden;
}

.content-pane.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  visibility: visible;
}

.content-pane img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.pane-text {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9));
}

.pane-text h4 {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* testimonail */
.premium-testimonials {
  background-color: var(--black);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 100px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.gold-text {
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 3px;
}

/* The Frame Effect */
.client-img-frame {
  position: relative;
  padding: 20px;
  border: 1px solid #00210e;
  margin: 20px;
}

.client-img-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 500px;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: grayscale(20%);
  transition: 0.5s ease;
}

.testimonial-content {
  padding: 60px;
  background: #111;
  margin-left: -50px; /* Overlap effect */
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  border-top: 5px solid var(--gold);
}

.quote-icon {
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.quote-text {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif; /* Or any premium serif */
}

.client-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.client-meta {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #888;
}

/* Custom Navigation UI */
.testimonial-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  margin-top: 40px;
  gap: 20px;
}

.nav-btn {
  background: #00210e;
  border: 1px solid #00210e;
  color: #fff;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.nav-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold);
}

.nav-progress {
  width: 150px;
  height: 2px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.progress-fill {
  width: 50%; /* JS will control this */
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--gold);
}

/* Responsive Overlap Fix */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .testimonial-content {
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-top: -30px;
    padding: 30px;
  }
}

/* Fix for slides visibility */
.testimonial-swiper {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden; /* This stops the vertical stacking you see now */
}

.swiper-slide {
  opacity: 0 !important; /* Hide inactive slides */
}

.swiper-slide-active {
  opacity: 1 !important; /* Show only active slide */
}

.testimonial-content {
  background: #00210e;
  padding: 30px;
  margin-left: -50px;
  border-top: 5px solid var(--gold);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

/* cta */
.luxury-cta-strip {
  background: #080808;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-dark);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-dark);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Minimalist Background Detail */
.luxury-cta-strip::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at 10% 50%,
    rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05) 0%,
    transparent 50%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

.luxury-heading {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif; /* Or your premium serif font */
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.gold-accent {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-style: italic;
}

.luxury-subtext {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  margin: 5px 0 0 0;
}

/* Action Links */
.cta-icon-link {
  text-decoration: none;
  text-align: right;
}

.cta-icon-link .label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.cta-icon-link .number {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* The Slim Button */
.btn-luxury-slim {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold);
  padding: 12px 30px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.btn-luxury-slim:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #000;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Mobile Responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .cta-inner-wrapper {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 30px;
  }
  .cta-icon-link {
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* footer */
/* --- PREMIUM FOOTER BASE --- */
.premium-footer {
  background: #050505;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 50px 0 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.footer-logo {
  max-height: 100px;
  filter: brightness(1.1);
}

.footer-about {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  line-height: 1.8;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.footer-title {
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
  position: relative;
}

.footer-title::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -12px;
  left: 0;
  width: 40px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
}

/* --- LINKS & NAVIGATION --- */
.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.footer-links li {
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: inline-block;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateX(8px);
}

/* --- CONTACT & SOCIALS --- */
.footer-contact-info .contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.footer-contact-info i {
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-top: 5px;
}

.footer-socials {
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.footer-socials a {
  display: inline-flex;
  width: 45px;
  height: 45px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-right: 12px;
  transition: 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.footer-socials a:hover {
  background: transparent;
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-5px) rotate(360deg);
}

/* --- MAP STYLING --- */
.footer-map-container {
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  filter: grayscale(1) invert(0.9) contrast(1.2); /* Luxury Blueprint Look */
  transition: 0.6s ease;
}

.footer-map-container:hover {
  filter: grayscale(0) invert(0) contrast(1);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

/* --- BOTTOM BAR & LEGAL --- */
.footer-bottom {
  margin-top: 40px;
  padding-top: 35px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.gold-text {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.copyright {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.footer-legal {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-legal li {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-left: 25px;
}

/* SHINE EFFECT FOR LEGAL LINKS */
.legal-link {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.legal-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
  transition: 0.5s;
}

.legal-link:hover {
  color: var(--gold) !important;
}

.legal-link:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
  animation: shine-slide 1s infinite alternate;
}

.footer-contact-info a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.footer-contact-info a:hover {
  color: var(--gold); /* This makes the phone/email turn gold when hovered */
}

@keyframes shine-slide {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(-5px);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(5px);
  }
}

/* --- RESPONSIVE FIX --- */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .premium-footer {
    padding: 60px 0 30px;
  }
  .footer-bottom {
    text-align: center !important;
  }
  .footer-legal {
    margin-top: 20px;
  }
  .footer-legal li {
    margin: 0 10px;
  }
}

.case-study-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background-color: var(--black);
}

/* Left Side Heading */
.main-heading {
  font-size: 52px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
}

/* Scroll Container Logic */
.case-scroll-container {
  max-height: 620px; /* Adjust this height to show exactly 3 items */
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding-right: 20px;
  scrollbar-width: thin; /* For Firefox */
  scrollbar-color: var(--gold) transparent; /* For Firefox */
}

.case-header-content span {
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* Custom Scrollbar for Chrome/Safari */
.case-scroll-container::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 4px;
}
.case-scroll-container::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: #f1f1f1;
}
.case-scroll-container::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 10px;
}

/* Item Styling */
.case-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 30px;
  padding: 30px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.case-img {
  flex: 0 0 180px;
  height: 150px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #f9f9f9;
}

.case-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.case-text h3 {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.read-more-link {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
}

/* Interaction Effects */
.case-item:hover {
  padding-left: 10px;
}

.case-item:hover .case-img img {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* View All Button */
.view-all-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--black);
  padding: 12px 25px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: bold;
}

.arrow-circle {
  background: var(--white);
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-left: 10px;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .case-scroll-container {
    max-height: none; /* Let it flow on mobile */
    overflow-y: visible;
  }
}

/* counter section */
.consultant-counter {
  position: relative;
  padding: 120px 0;
  background-image: url("https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1514362545857-3bc16c4c7d1b?auto=format&fit=crop&q=80&w=1600"); /* High-quality restaurant bg */
  background-attachment: fixed; /* Parallax Effect */
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  color: var(--white);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Dark overlay to make numbers readable */
.counter-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(0, 33, 14, 0.85); /* Using your --dark-green with opacity */
  z-index: 1;
}

.consultant-counter .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.counter-item {
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.counter-icon {
  font-size: 30px;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.counter-number {
  font-size: 56px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
}

.counter-label {
  font-size: 14px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Small detail: gold line under the number */
.counter-number::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 40px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-dark);
  margin: 10px auto;
}

/* additonal service */
.additional-services {
  background-color: var(--black);
  padding: 50px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.gold-subtitle {
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  font-size: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: block;
  font-weight: bold;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.title-line {
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold);
  margin: 0 auto 50px;
}

/* Mini Card Styling */
.service-mini-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.1);
  padding: 40px 30px;
  height: 100%;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

.service-mini-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 0;
  background: var(--gold);
  transition: var(--transition);
  z-index: -1;
}

.card-icon {
  font-size: 35px;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.service-mini-card h3 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.service-mini-card p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

/* Hover State */
.service-mini-card:hover::before {
  height: 100%;
}

.service-mini-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.service-mini-card:hover .card-icon,
.service-mini-card:hover h3,
.service-mini-card:hover p {
  color: var(--black); /* Elements turn black when background turns gold */
}

.service-mini-card:hover .card-icon {
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
}

/* Hero Breadcrumb Wrapper */
.hero-breadcrumb {
  position: relative;
  padding: 120px 0 80px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-attachment: fixed; /* Parallax effect */
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Sophisticated Dark Overlay */
.breadcrumb-glass-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85) 0%,
    rgba(0, 33, 14, 0.7) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-breadcrumb .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Floating Navigation Box */
.breadcrumb-nav-box {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  padding: 10px 25px;
  border-radius: 2px; /* Sharp corners like your logo */
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 20px 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.breadcrumb-item {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.breadcrumb-item a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.breadcrumb-item a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.breadcrumb-item.active {
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* Separator Icon */
.breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before {
  content: "\f105"; /* FontAwesome Angle Right */
  font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  padding: 0 15px;
}

/* Title Styling */
.text-gold-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--gold), #fff);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.gold-accent-line {
  width: 80px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--gold);
  margin-top: 20px;
  transition: width 1s ease-in-out;
}

/* Animation for the line */
[data-aos="width-expand"] {
  width: 0;
}
[data-aos="width-expand"].aos-animate {
  width: 80px;
}

/* Styling for Blog Cards */
.blog-card {
  background: #0a0a0a;
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.1);
  border-radius: 0px; /* Sharp professional look */
  height: 100%;
  transition: var(--transition);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(135, 91, 30, 0.2);
}

.blog-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 250px;
}

.blog-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: grayscale(30%);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  filter: grayscale(0%);
}

.category-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--black);
  padding: 5px 15px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.blog-content h4 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-content h4 {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.read-more {
  color: var(--gold);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 15px;
}

.read-more i {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.read-more:hover i {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.pagination-custom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin: 3.5rem 0 2rem;
}
.page-link-custom {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 45px;
  height: 45px;
  background-color: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-dark);
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.page-link-custom:hover,
.page-link-custom.active {
  background-color: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--black);
}

/* Blog Detail Specifics */

.btn-gold {
  background-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--black);
  border-radius: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  background-color: var(--white);
  color: var(--black);
}

.btn-outline-gold {
  color: var(--gold);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 0;
}

.btn-outline-gold:hover {
  background-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--black);
}

.custom-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding-left: 0;
}

.custom-list li::before {
  content: "\f00c"; /* FontAwesome Check */
  font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-right: 15px;
}

.hover-gold {
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.hover-gold:hover {
  color: var(--gold) !important;
}

.breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

.article-body blockquote p {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

/* Sidebar Sticky Fix */
.sidebar {
  z-index: 10;
}

/* Sidebar Mini Insights */
.recent-insight-item {
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.insight-thumb {
  flex: 0 0 70px; /* Fixed width for thumbnail */
  height: 70px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.insight-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: grayscale(40%);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.recent-insight-item:hover .insight-thumb img {
  filter: grayscale(0%);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.recent-insight-item:hover .hover-gold {
  color: var(--gold) !important;
}

.insight-meta h6 {
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* About Page Specific Styles */
.text-gold {
  color: var(--gold);
}
.tracking-widest {
  letter-spacing: 4px;
}

/* Image Stack Animation */
.image-stack {
  padding-bottom: 50px;
  padding-right: 50px;
}

.main-img {
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.3);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.floating-exp-box {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: var(--black);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  z-index: 2;
  min-width: 180px;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Pillar Cards */
.pillar-card {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.1);
  transition: var(--transition);
  height: 100%;
}

.pillar-card:hover,
.pillar-card.active {
  background: var(--black);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-10px);
}

.pillar-card i {
  transition: 0.5s ease;
}

.pillar-card:hover i {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
}

/* Custom width expand animation for AOS */
[data-aos="width-expand"] {
  width: 0;
  transition-property: width;
}
[data-aos="width-expand"].aos-animate {
  width: 100px;
}

/* About Stat Cards Redesign */
.about-stat-card {
  background: #00210e;
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.about-stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.icon-box {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.1);
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.about-stat-card:hover .icon-box {
  background: var(--gold);
}

.about-stat-card:hover .icon-box i {
  color: var(--black) !important;
}

/* The Animated Gold Line at the bottom */
.card-progress {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transition: width 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

.about-stat-card:hover .card-progress {
  width: 100%;
}

/* Subtle Shimmer Effect on Hover */
.about-stat-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.05),
    transparent
  );
  transition: 0.5s;
}

.about-stat-card:hover::after {
  left: 100%;
}

/* industries page */
/* Unique Inner Page Wrapper */
.g-auth-inner-hero {
  background-color: var(--white);
  padding: 100px 0 40px; /* Extra padding since breadcrumb is removed */
  color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.g-auth-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 25px;
}

/* Layout Grid */
.g-auth-split-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Typography & Content */
.g-auth-main-title {
  font-size: 52px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  color: var(--black);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.g-auth-gold-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-dark));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: block;
}

.g-auth-lead-para {
  font-size: 20px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  /*color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);*/
  font-size: 20px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
  color: black;
}

/* Content Highlight Box */
.g-auth-strategy-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  padding: 25px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.g-auth-strategy-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.g-auth-strategy-card p {
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--black);
}

.g-auth-highlight {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.g-auth-footer-note {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  opacity: 0.7;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* Visual Image Side */
.g-auth-visual-frame {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.g-auth-hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 580px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  box-shadow: 20px 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.g-auth-img-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--dark-green) 5%, transparent 60%);
  z-index: 2;
}

.g-auth-frame-accent {
  position: absolute;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-dark);
  top: 30px;
  left: 30px;
  right: -30px;
  bottom: -30px;
  z-index: -1;
}

/* Mobile Responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .g-auth-split-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
  }

  .g-auth-main-title {
    font-size: 42px;
  }

  .g-auth-image-col {
    padding-right: 30px; /* Space for the offset frame */
  }

  .g-auth-hero-img {
    height: 400px;
  }
}

/* service industries */
/* Custom Styles for the Black Theme */
#services-section {
  background-color: #000 !important;
}

.service-feature-card {
  background: linear-gradient(
    145deg,
    #0a0a0a,
    #00150a
  ); /* Very subtle dark green hint */
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.1); /* Subtle gold border */
  border-radius: 0; /* Sharp corners for professional look */
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-feature-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.05);
}

.service-number.text-outline {
  font-size: 4rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.2);
  color: transparent;
  font-family: "Arial Black", sans-serif;
}

.service-feature-card:hover .service-number.text-outline {
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.ga-icon {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.service-icon-wrap {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.3));
}

.badge.rounded-pill {
  background: transparent;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Custom list icon checkmarks */
.help-list-wrap li i {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.badge:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  color: var(--black) !important;
}

#indian-specialization {
  background: #00210e;
}

/* Background Watermark */
.ga-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10%;
  right: -5%;
  font-size: 15vw;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.03); /* Extremely subtle gold */
  user-select: none;
  z-index: 1;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Icon Styling */
.ga-icon-circle {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* Expertise List */
.ga-expertise-list li {
  color: #000;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.ga-expertise-list li i {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  margin-right: 12px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  width: 20px;
}

/* Results Card (The Why & Outcomes) */
.ga-result-card {
  background: var(--dark-green);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.1);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.ga-result-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.ga-quote-mark {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.ga-outcome-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.ga-outcome-item i {
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-right: 10px;
}

.tracking-widest {
  letter-spacing: 4px;
}

.text-justify {
  text-align: justify;
}

/* Progress Journey Styling */
.ga-journey-row {
  position: relative;
  padding: 40px 0;
}

/* Horizontal line connecting dots (Desktop only) */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .ga-journey-row::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 54px; /* Aligns with the dots */
    left: 10%;
    right: 10%;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(
      to right,
      transparent,
      var(--gold-dark),
      var(--gold),
      var(--gold-dark),
      transparent
    );
    z-index: 1;
  }
}

.ga-stage-card {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.ga-stage-icon-wrap {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.2);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.ga-stage-dot {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  background: var(--gold-dark);
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 30px auto 0;
  border: 2px solid #000;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

/* Hover States */
.ga-stage-card:hover .ga-stage-icon-wrap {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--black);
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.4);
}

.ga-stage-card:hover .ga-stage-dot {
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: scale(1.5);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--gold);
}

.ga-stage-card:hover h4 {
  color: var(--gold) !important;
}

/* Bottom Tailored Solutions Box */
.ga-tailored-box {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0a0a0a, #001a0a);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.1);
  border-radius: 12px;
  position: relative;
}

.ga-tailored-box::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 100px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold);
}

/* Bento Card Design */
.ga-bento-card {
  background: var(--dark-green);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.1);
  padding: 40px 30px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  height: 100%;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.ga-bento-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 33, 14, 0.5);
}

.ga-bento-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.ga-bento-card:hover .ga-bento-icon {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--gold);
}

.ga-bento-card h4 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.ga-bento-card p {
  color: #888;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Bottom Statement Bar */
.ga-statement-bar {
  background: rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.05);
  border: 1px dashed var(--dark-green);
  border-radius: 15px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ga-statement-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
  }
}

/* case studies page */
.g-auth-split-layout-case {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .g-auth-split-layout-case {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr; /* Stacks the elements vertically */
    gap: 45px;                 /* Reduces the gap for smaller screens */
    text-align: center;        /* Optional: centers text for better mobile UX */
  }
}

.cs-clean-section {
  background-color: var(--black);
  padding: 10px 20px;
  font-family: "Segoe UI", Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
}

.cs-card {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: var(--black);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

/* Header Styling */
.cs-card-header {
  padding: 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), transparent);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.cs-title {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.cs-client-name {
  color: var(--white);
  margin: 5px 0 0 0;
  opacity: 0.8;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* Grid Styling */
.cs-card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr 1fr;
  padding: 40px;
  gap: 30px;
}

.column-label {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

/* Content Details */
.clean-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.clean-list li {
  color: var(--white);
  padding-left: 20px;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Remove the old text arrow */
.clean-list li::before {
  display: none;
}

/* Style the new Font Awesome arrow */
.clean-list li i {
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-right: 10px; /* Space between icon and text */
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  width: 15px; /* Keeps text aligned */
}

/* Keeps your existing text styling exactly the same */
.clean-list li {
  color: var(--white);
  padding-left: 0; /* Changed from 20px to 0 since icon is now inline */
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.approach-box p {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.approach-box strong {
  color: var(--gold);
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* Results Section */
.border-left {
  border-left: 1px solid var(--gold-dark);
  padding-left: 30px;
}

.results-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.result-pill {
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-dark);
  padding: 10px 15px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
}

.result-pill.gold-fill {
  background: var(--gold-dark);
  font-weight: bold;
}

.authority-showcase {
  background: var(--black);
  padding: 60px 8% 30px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
}

/* Background Large Text Decor */
.bg-text-layer {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  font-size: 25vw;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(0, 33, 14, 0.4); /* Very subtle dark green */
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  letter-spacing: -10px;
}

.showcase-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 1300px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.showcase-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Heading Styling */
.icon-tag {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.showcase-title {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--white);
}

.showcase-title span {
  color: var(--gold);
  display: block;
}

.showcase-desc {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-top: 30px;
  max-width: 450px;
}

/* Quote Box */
.quote-pbox {
  margin-top: 50px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: center;
}

.gold-icon {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.quote-pbox p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Staggered List Styling */
.showcase-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 25px;
}

.list-item {
  background: var(--dark-green);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-dark);
  padding: 25px 35px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.list-item.offset {
  margin-left: 40px; /* This creates the staggered look */
  border-color: rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.3);
}

.list-num {
  font-family: serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: bold;
}

.list-item p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--white);
}

/* Interaction */
.list-item:hover {
  background: var(--gold-dark);
  transform: scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .showcase-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .list-item.offset {
    margin-left: 0;
  }
  .showcase-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }
}

.faq-section {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 60px 8% 30px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
}

.faq-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 80px;
  max-width: 1300px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Left Side Styling */
.faq-badge {
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.faq-main-title {
  font-size: 4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 0.9;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.faq-main-title span {
  color: var(--gold);
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px var(--gold);
  color: transparent;
}

.faq-subtext {
  margin-top: 30px;
  color: black;
  max-width: 300px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.faq-decoration {
  width: 60px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-dark);
  margin-top: 40px;
}

/* Accordion Styling */
.faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 15px 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  color: var(--dark-green);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.faq-question i {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.faq-answer p {
  padding-bottom: 5px;
  color: var(--dark-green);
  line-height: 1.8;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  max-width: 90%;
}

/* Active State Styles */
.faq-item.active {
  background: rgba(0, 33, 14, 0.4);
  padding: 0 30px;
  border-bottom-color: var(--gold);
}

.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.2);
  transition: var(--transition);
  border-left: 0px solid var(--gold); /* Hidden by default */
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.5s cubic-bezier(0, 1, 0, 1); /* Smooth slide */
}

/* THE MAGIC: When .active is added by JS, the answer shows */
.faq-item.active {
  background: rgba(0, 33, 14, 0.4);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--gold); /* Creative accent */
  padding-left: 20px;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  max-height: 500px; /* Large enough to show content */
  transition: max-height 0.5s ease-in;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-question {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.faq-item.active i {
  transform: rotate(45deg); /* Turns plus into an 'x' */
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .faq-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
  }
  .faq-main-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
  }
}

.process-section {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 60px 8% 20px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Header Styling */
.process-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.process-icon {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.process-title {
  font-size: 40px;
  font-weight: 900;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1;
}

.process-title span {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.process-intro {
  margin-top: 20px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* The Steps Layout */
/* .process-path {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  position: relative;
} */
.process-path {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  position: relative;
}

/* Connecting Line Background */
.process-path::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 40px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    transparent,
    var(--gold-dark),
    transparent
  );
  z-index: 1;
}

.process-step {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.step-count {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  background: var(--dark-green);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-dark);
  color: var(--gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.step-info h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--dark-green);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.step-info p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Interaction */
.process-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-15px);
}

.process-step:hover .step-count {
  background: var(--gold-dark);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.2);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.process-step:hover .step-info h3 {
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* Responsive adjustment */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .process-path {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
  }
  .process-path::before {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .process-path {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
/* Story Section Specifics */
.bg-dark-soft {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

.bg-gold-faded {
  background: rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.05);
}

.challenge-list li span {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.mission-highlight {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Vertical line for mobile, arrow for desktop */
.story-arrow {
  background: rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.1);
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px dashed var(--gold);
}

/* Animations for icons */
.challenge-list li i {
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.challenge-list li:hover i {
  transform: scale(1.2);
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--gold);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .challenge-box {
    border-end: none !important;
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }
}
/* Mission & Vision Styling */
.mv-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0a0a0a 0%, #050505 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.border-gold-subtle {
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.1);
}

.mv-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.icon-circle {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.1);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.mv-list li {
  font-size: 20px;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.mv-list li:hover {
  color: var(--gold) !important;
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.bg-dark-soft {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

.italic {
  font-style: italic;
}
/* Our Approach Card Styling */
.approach-step-card {
  background: #00210e;
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.1);
  height: 100%;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.approach-step-card:hover {
  background: #000;
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.step-number {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  opacity: 0.3;
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif; /* Or your brand serif */
  transition: 0.4s;
}

.approach-step-card:hover .step-number {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.highlight-border {
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.4);
}

.focus-badge {
  background: rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.03);
  border-radius: 50px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.fa-bullseye {
  animation: pulse-gold 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-gold {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.2);
    opacity: 0.7;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}
/* Founder Profile Styling */
.founder-image-wrapper {
  padding: 20px;
}

.founder-img {
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.2);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.founder-accent-frame {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 80%;
  height: 90%;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  z-index: 1;
}

.founder-meta {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -10px;
  right: -10px;
  z-index: 3;
  min-width: 250px;
}

/* Expertise Tags */
.expertise-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.2);
  color: #ccc;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.expertise-tag:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--black);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

/* Brand Ribbon */
.brand-ribbon-container {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.1);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.1);
}

.brand-item {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif; /* Or a bold corporate font */
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  transition: 0.4s;
  cursor: default;
}

.brand-item:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}
/* Brand Exposure Redesign */
.brand-exposure-wrapper {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  padding: 60px 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.1);
  position: relative;
}

.brand-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.brand-header .line {
  height: 1px;
  width: 50px;
  background: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.brand-header h5 {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 5px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.brand-grid-container {
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 20px 0;
}

.brand-track {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 30px;
}

.brand-card {
  padding: 15px 30px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  cursor: default;
}

.brand-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: var(--black);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.brand-name {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.brand-card:hover .brand-name {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.italic {
  font-style: italic;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .brand-track {
    gap: 15px;
  }
  .brand-card {
    padding: 10px 20px;
  }
}

/* Owner Experience Section */
.advantage-icon {
  min-width: 45px;
  height: 45px;
  background: rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.owner-card-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.owner-glass-card {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.2);
}

.card-bg-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0.4;
}

.x-small {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.advantage-item:hover .advantage-icon {
  background: var(--gold);
}

.advantage-item:hover .advantage-icon i {
  color: #000 !important;
}
/* Expertise Grid Styling */
.expertise-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  height: 100%;
  transition: all 0.4s ease-in-out;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.expertise-card:hover {
  background: #000;
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.exp-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  transition: 0.4s;
}

.expertise-card:hover .exp-icon {
  background: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.expertise-card:hover .exp-icon i {
  color: #000 !important;
}

/* Subtle corner accent for active feel */
.expertise-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  border-style: solid;
  border-width: 0 0 0 0;
  border-color: transparent var(--gold) transparent transparent;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.expertise-card:hover::before {
  border-width: 0 15px 15px 0;
}
/* Industry Card Styling */
.industry-card-about {
  background: #050505;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.card-img-wrapper-about {
  position: relative;
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.card-img-wrapper-about img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: grayscale(100%) brightness(0.7);
  transition: 0.6s ease;
}

.img-overlay-about {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9));
}

.industry-card-about:hover img {
  filter: grayscale(0%) brightness(0.8);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.industry-card-about:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-10px);
}

.dark-gold-gradient-about {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #050505 0%, #1a1508 100%);
}

.border-gold {
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.3) !important;
}

/* Niche Speciality Styling */
.speciality-label {
  background: rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.1);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
}

.niche-item {
  background: #00210e;
  padding: 25px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  height: 100%;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.niche-item i {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  display: block;
}

.niche-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: var(--black);
}

.x-small {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Image Styling */
.niche-visual-container {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Ensure the image container has a visible presence */
.niche-visual-container {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  /* This ensures a shadow and border like your other images */
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  background-color: #111; /* Fallback color */
}

/* Fix the image display */
.niche-img.only-this-image {
  display: block !important; /* Force display */
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: cover;
  min-height: 400px; /* Ensures the box doesn't collapse */
  filter: brightness(0.8) contrast(1.1);
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.niche-visual-container:hover .niche-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Ensure the overlay doesn't block the image completely */
.niche-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none; /* Allows mouse to interact with image */
  z-index: 1;
}

.niche-quote {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 2;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.3);
}

/* Why Choose Us Styling */
.bg-dark-soft {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015);
}

.advantage-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  height: 100%;
  transition: 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.advantage-card i {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.advantage-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: var(--black);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.highlight-border {
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.3);
}

.commitment-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle pattern overlay (like the Jali pattern idea) */
.commitment-wrapper::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -50px;
  right: -50px;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(
    45deg,
    transparent,
    transparent 10px,
    rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.03) 10px,
    rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.03) 20px
  );
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 0;
}

.commitment-list li i {
  animation: pulse-gold 2s infinite;
}

.commitment-list li {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* CTA Button Styling (Add this if you don't have btn-outline-gold) */
.btn-outline-gold {
  color: var(--gold);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 0; /* Match sharp-line aesthetic */
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.btn-outline-gold:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #000;
}

@keyframes pulse-gold {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    opacity: 0.7;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

/* services page*/
/* Services Section Styling */
.services-section {
  background-color: var(--black);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-card {
  transition: var(--transition);
  padding: 20px 0;
}

/* Image Wrapper with Gold Accent */
.service-img-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  padding: 15px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.2); /* Subtle Gold border */
}

.service-img-wrapper::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  transform: translate(-10px, -10px);
  z-index: -1;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.service-card:hover .service-img-wrapper::before {
  transform: translate(0, 0);
}

/* Content Styling */
.service-number {
  display: block;
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px var(--gold-dark);
  margin-bottom: -20px;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.service-title {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.service-text {
  color: var(--white);
  opacity: 0.8;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

/* Custom Button */
.btn-custom-gold {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--gold);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  padding: 12px 30px;
  border-radius: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.btn-custom-gold:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--dark-green);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Mirroring for the even items */
.text-lg-end .service-number {
  text-align: right;
}

/* Specialized Section Styling */
.specialized-service {
  background-color: var(--black); /* Darker contrast */
}

.specialized-card {
  background: var(--black);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.3);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Subtle Gold Glow in the corner */
.specialized-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -50px;
  right: -50px;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--gold-dark) 0%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0.2;
  z-index: -1;
}

.text-gold {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.specialized-badge {
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.lead-text {
  color: var(--white);
  opacity: 0.9;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  padding-left: 20px;
}

/* Expertise List Styling */
.expertise-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.border-bottom-gold {
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold-dark);
  display: inline-block;
}

.expertise-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  color: var(--white);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.expertise-item i {
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-top: 5px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.expertise-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.expertise-item:hover i {
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--gold);
}

.auth-note {
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

/* Process Redesign Styling */
.process-redesign {
  background-color: var(--white);
  padding: 120px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ls-3 {
  letter-spacing: 3px;
}

.process-tile {
  background: #00210e;
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.1);
  padding: 40px 30px;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition);
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  min-height: 280px;
}

/* The Large Background Number */
.bg-number {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  right: 20px;
  font-size: 6rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.05);
  line-height: 1;
  z-index: -1;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.tile-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.process-tile h4 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.tile-bar {
  width: 40px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

/* Hover Effects */
.process-tile:hover {
  background: black;
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-15px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.process-tile:hover .bg-number {
  color: rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.15);
  top: -10px;
}

.process-tile:hover .tile-bar {
  width: 100%;
}

.process-tile:hover .tile-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  text-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--gold-dark);
}

/* Highlighted Tile (Step 03) */
.process-tile.highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.1), transparent);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-dark);
}

.border-gold {
  border-color: var(--gold) !important;
}

.why-choose-section {
  background-color: var(--black);
  padding: 100px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Image Container Styling */
.why-image-container {
  position: relative;
  padding: 20px;
}

.main-why-img {
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-dark);
  filter: grayscale(40%);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.why-image-container:hover .main-why-img {
  filter: grayscale(0%);
}

.experience-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px;
  right: -10px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--dark-green);
  padding: 20px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 10px 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.experience-badge .num {
  display: block;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
}

.experience-badge .txt {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Feature Card Styling */
.why-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.1);
  padding: 35px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  height: 100%;
}

.why-card:hover {
  background: rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.05);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-10px);
}

.why-icon-box {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: var(--gold-dark);
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  clip-path: polygon(
    25% 0%,
    100% 0%,
    75% 100%,
    0% 100%
  ); /* Unique Rhombus shape */
}

.why-card h5 {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.why-card p {
  color: var(--white);
  opacity: 0.7;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Layout adjustment for mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mt-md-5 {
    margin-top: 0 !important;
  }
  .why-card {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
}

/* service detail page. */
/* Section 2: Image Stack Effect */
.image-stack {
  position: relative;
  padding: 20px;
}
.main-img {
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-dark);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.gold-outline-box {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 80%;
  height: 80%;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Custom List Styles */
.custom-list-detail {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}
.custom-list-detail li {
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  color: var(--white);
}
.custom-list-detail li i {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* Section 3: Approach Steps */
.step-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #00210e;
  padding-bottom: 15px;
}
.step-no {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px var(--gold);
}

/* Section 4: Matter Cards */
.matter-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.2);
  padding: 15px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  color: var(--gold);
  height:100px;
}
.matter-card:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-10px);
}
.matter-card:hover i,
.matter-card:hover p {
  color: var(--dark-green);
}
.matter-card i {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.matter-card p {
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

/* Section 5: Target Chips */
.simple-gold-line {
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold);
}

.who-point-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold-dark);
  padding: 15px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.who-point-item:hover {
  background: rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.05);
  border-left-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateX(10px);
}

.point-icon {
  width: 25px;
  height: 25px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.who-point-item:hover .point-icon {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--dark-green);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--gold-dark);
}

.point-text {
  color: var(--white);
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.btn-link-gold {
  color: var(--gold);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold);
  padding-bottom: 5px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-link-gold:hover {
  color: var(--black);
  border-color: var(--black);
}

/*success*/
.success-portfolio {
  background-color: var(--black);
  padding: 100px 0;
}

.header-accent-line {
  width: 150px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--gold), transparent);
}

.portfolio-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.portfolio-img {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.portfolio-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 400px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.8s ease;
}

/* Overlay Design */
.portfolio-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 33, 14, 0.95), transparent 70%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 40px;
  opacity: 0.8;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.portfolio-content {
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.portfolio-name {
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.portfolio-link {
  color: var(--gold);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  display: inline-block;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

/* Hover States */
.portfolio-card:hover .portfolio-img img {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.portfolio-card:hover .portfolio-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--dark-green), transparent 80%);
  opacity: 1;
}

.portfolio-card:hover .portfolio-content {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.portfolio-card:hover .portfolio-link {
  opacity: 1;
  margin-top: 5px;
}

.portfolio-link:hover {
  color: var(--white);
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--gold);
}
/* Growth Authority Form Styling */
.contact-form-wrapper,
.consultation-form-wrapper {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  height: 100%;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

/* Custom Gold Button for High-Priority Action */
.btn-gold {
  background-color: var(--gold);
  color: #000;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  background-color: #d4b35a;
  color: #000;
}

/* Input Styles */
/* 1. Fix the main select text color and background */
.form-select.gold-input {
    background-color: #0a0a0a !important; /* Dark background to match your theme */
    color: #ffffff !important;           /* White text */
    border: 1px solid rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.3);
}

/* 2. Fix the dropdown options (the list that pops out) */
.form-select.gold-input option {
    background-color: #111 !important;   /* Dark background for the list */
    color: #ffffff !important;           /* White text for the list */
    padding: 10px;
}

/* 3. Ensure the text stays visible when focused */
.form-select.gold-input:focus {
    background-color: #0a0a0a !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* 4. Remove the default Bootstrap arrow color if it's hard to see */
.form-select {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16'%3e%3cpath fill='none' stroke='%23e8c567' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round' stroke-width='2' d='m2 5 6 6 6-6'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
}
.form-control,
.form-select {
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  padding: 12px 15px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.form-control:focus,
.form-select:focus {
  background: rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.05);
  border-color: var(--gold) !important;
  box-shadow: none;
  color: #fff;
}

/* Placeholder Color */
.form-control::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
}

/* Premium Badge */
.consult-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -15px;
  right: 20px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #000;
  padding: 5px 15px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

/* Responsive select hack */
.form-select {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16'%3e%3cpath fill='none' stroke='%23E8C567' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round' stroke-width='2' d='M2 5l6 6 6-6'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
}
/* Contact Item Styling */
.contact-icon-box {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  transition: 0.4s ease;
}

.contact-item:hover .contact-icon-box {
  background: var(--gold);
}

.contact-item:hover .contact-icon-box i {
  color: #000 !important;
}

/* Map Styling */
.map-container-wrapper {
  background: #111;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.map-responsive {
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-bottom: 56.25%;
  position: relative;
  height: 0;
}

.map-responsive iframe {
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  height: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  position: absolute;
  /* This filter makes the map match your dark theme */
  filter: grayscale(100%) invert(90%) contrast(1.2);
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.map-responsive:hover iframe {
  filter: grayscale(0%) invert(0%);
  opacity: 1;
  transition: 0.6s ease;
}
/* Ensure columns match heights */
.align-items-stretch {
  display: flex;
}

.bg-dark-soft {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

.map-responsive {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
}

.map-responsive iframe {
  filter: grayscale(100%) invert(90%) contrast(1.2);
  opacity: 0.7;
  transition: 0.5s;
}

.map-responsive:hover iframe {
  filter: grayscale(0%) invert(0%);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Consultation Badge Styling */
.consult-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  right: 30px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #000;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  z-index: 5;
}
* Glassmorphism Cards */ .glass-card {
  background: var(--glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.border-start-gold {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold) !important;
}
.border-top-gold {
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold) !important;
}
.border-gold-all {
  border: 1px solid var(--gold) !important;
}

/* Contact Icons */
.contact-icon-box {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* Inputs Refinement */
.gold-input {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
  color: white !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  padding: 12px 15px !important;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.gold-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold) !important;
  background: rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.05) !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn-outline-gold {
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 0;
  transition: 0.4s;
}

.btn-outline-gold:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: black;
}

.btn-gold-solid {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: black;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  transition: 0.4s;
}

.btn-gold-solid:hover {
  background: #d4b35a;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Map Color Filter (Optional - matches dark theme) */
.map-responsive iframe {
  filter: grayscale(100%) invert(90%) contrast(1.2);
}

.hover-gold:hover {
  color: var(--gold) !important;
}
/* 1. Floating Badge Animation */
@keyframes float {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0px);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0px);
  }
}
.float-animation {
  animation: float 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* 2. Button Shine Effect */
.shiny-btn {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.shiny-btn::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -60%;
  width: 20%;
  height: 200%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  transform: rotate(30deg);
  transition: 0.5s;
}
.shiny-btn:hover::after {
  left: 120%;
}

/* 3. Icon Pulse */
.pulse-gold {
  transition: 0.3s;
}
.contact-item:hover .pulse-gold {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(232, 197, 103, 0);
  animation: pulse 1.5s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.4);
  }
  70% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 15px rgba(232, 197, 103, 0);
  }
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(232, 197, 103, 0);
  }
}

/* 4. Input Lift */
.input-lift:focus {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--gold) !important;
}

/* 5. Arrow Motion */
.arrow-move {
  transition: 0.3s;
}
.btn-gold-solid:hover .arrow-move {
  transform: translateX(8px);
}

/* 6. Card Hover */
.anim-hover-up {
  transition:
    transform 0.4s ease,
    border-color 0.4s ease;
}
.anim-hover-up:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  border-color: var(--gold) !important;
}
/* Commitment CTA Styling */
.commitment-wrapper {
  background: #0d0d0d; /* Slightly lighter than the body for depth */
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.commitment-checklist li {
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.commitment-checklist li:hover {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.commitment-checklist i {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.5));
}

/* Background Texture Effect */
.jali-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 300px;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.05) 1px,
    transparent 1px
  );
  background-size: 20px 20px;
  opacity: 0.5;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Luxury Slim Gold Button */
.btn-luxury-slim-gold {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 12px 30px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #000;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: 0.4s;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
}

.btn-luxury-slim-gold:hover {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.pulse-arrow {
  animation: arrow-slide 1.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes arrow-slide {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
    opacity: 1;
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateX(5px);
    opacity: 0.5;
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(0);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

/* Container Fix - Prevents hover cutting */
#brandCarousel {
  padding-top: 30px !important; /* Space for the card to move up into */
  padding-bottom: 60px !important;
  overflow: visible !important;
}

.carousel-inner {
  overflow: visible !important;
}

/* Card Styling */
.brand-card-inner {
  background: #000 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(198, 164, 59, 0.3);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 15px;
  transition: all 0.4s ease-in-out;
  height: 100%;
}

/* Smooth Lift on Hover */
.brand-card-inner:hover {
  transform: translateY(-20px); /* Moves into the padding-top space */
  border-color: #c6a43b;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(198, 164, 59, 0.2);
}

/* Logo Box Fix */
.logo-box {
  width: 100%;
  height: 120px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.logo-box img {
  max-width: 80%;
  max-height: 80%;
  object-fit: contain;
}

/* GOLD CAROUSEL BUTTONS (Indicators) */
.custom-gold-indicators {
  bottom: -50px; /* Positions indicators below the cards */
}

.custom-gold-indicators [button] {
  width: 40px !important;
  height: 6px !important;
  background-color: #c6a43b !important; /* Solid Gold BG */
  border: none !important;
  opacity: 0.3;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.custom-gold-indicators .active {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  background-color: #c6a43b !important;
}

/* Form Container */
.bg-black-soft {
  background: #0a0a0a;
}

.border-gold-subtle {
  border-color: rgba(198, 164, 59, 0.2) !important;
}

/* Input Styling */
.gold-input {
  background-color: #000 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(198, 164, 59, 0.3) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 12px 15px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.gold-input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Hover & Focus Effects */
.input-lift:focus,
.input-lift:hover {
  border-color: #c6a43b !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(198, 164, 59, 0.1);
  outline: none;
}

/* Solid Gold Button */
.btn-gold-solid {
  background-color: #c6a43b;
  color: #000;
  border: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.btn-gold-solid:hover {
  background-color: #e8c567;
  transform: scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(198, 164, 59, 0.4);
}

/* Arrow Animation */
.arrow-move {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.shiny-btn:hover .arrow-move {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}
/* Premium Badge Animation */
.consult-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  background: #c6a43b;
  color: #000;
  padding: 5px 15px;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 50px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.float-animation {
  animation: floating 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes floating {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0px);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0px);
  }
}

/* Glass Card for Location */
.glass-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(198, 164, 59, 0.1);
}

.border-top-gold {
  border-top: 3px solid #c6a43b !important;
}

/* Form Polish */
.gold-input {
  background: #050505 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(198, 164, 59, 0.2) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.gold-input:focus {
  border-color: #c6a43b !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(198, 164, 59, 0.1) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-gold-solid {
  background: #c6a43b;
  color: #000;
  transition: all 0.4s;
}

.btn-gold-solid:hover {
  background: #e5c363;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}
/* Vertical Map Layout */
.map-vertical-frame {
  width: 100%;
  height: 500px; /* Adjust this to make it taller or shorter */
  position: relative;
  background: #000;
}

/* Premium Dark Map Filter */
.map-vertical-frame iframe {
  filter: grayscale(100%) invert(92%) contrast(85%) opacity(0.8);
  transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* Animation: Map turns to color/normal on hover */
.map-vertical-frame:hover iframe {
  filter: grayscale(0%) invert(0%) contrast(100%) opacity(1);
}

/* Decorative Gold Borders */
.border-gold-subtle {
  border-color: rgba(198, 164, 59, 0.3) !important;
}

/* Adding a subtle gold pulse animation to the map edges */
.map-vertical-frame::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(198, 164, 59, 0.1);
  pointer-events: none;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

/* Card Container Fixes */
.our-expertise {
  overflow: visible !important;
}

.expertise-card {
  background: #00210e; 
  border: 1px solid rgba(198, 164, 59, 0.2);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 35px 25px;
  height: 100%;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
}

/* Premium Hover Effect */
.expertise-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-12px);
  border-color: #c6a43b;
  background: #0f0f0f;
  /*color:white;*/
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(198, 164, 59, 0.15);
}

.expertise-card .exp-icon {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.expertise-card:hover .exp-icon {
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* Footer Section Styling */
.goal-wrapper {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.border-gold-subtle {
  border-color: rgba(198, 164, 59, 0.2) !important;
}

.italic {
  font-style: italic;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Responsive Alignment */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .expertise-card {
    padding: 25px 20px;
  }
}
/* Statement Box Styling */
.niche-statement-box {
  border-left: 3px solid #c6a43b !important; /* Your brand gold */
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.niche-statement-box:hover {
  padding-left: 30px !important; /* Subtle expansion on hover */
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(198, 164, 59, 0.05) 0%,
    transparent 100%
  );
}

.niche-statement-box p {
  font-weight: 300;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

/* Ensure the image container has proper spacing */
.niche-visual-container {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 15px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}
/* Card Container */
.advantage-card {
  background: #0a0a0a;
  border: 1px solid rgba(198, 164, 59, 0.2);
  border-radius: 12px;
  height: 100%;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.advantage-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  border-color: #c6a43b;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(198, 164, 59, 0.15);
}

/* Highlighted border for specific points */
.highlight-border {
  border: 1px solid rgba(198, 164, 59, 0.5);
  background: rgba(198, 164, 59, 0.03);
}

.border-gold-subtle {
  border-color: rgba(198, 164, 59, 0.2) !important;
}

/* Typography spacing */
.x-small {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Core Industry Card Styling */
.industry-card {
  background: #00210e; 
  border: 1px solid rgba(135, 91, 30, 0.3); /* Subtle gold-dark border */
  padding: 40px 30px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}

.industry-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  background: #000; /* Pure black on hover */
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.1);
  /*color:white !important;*/
}

/* Icon Box Design */
.industry-icon-box {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(135, 91, 30, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-dark);
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.industry-card:hover .industry-icon-box {
  background: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: rotateY(180deg); /* Modern flip effect */
}

.industry-card:hover .industry-icon-box i {
  color: var(--black) !important;
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
}

.industry-card h5 {
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.industry-card p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) !important;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.approach-card-v2 {
  
  background: #00210e;
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.1);
  padding: 50px 30px 40px;
  border-radius: 15px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition);
  height: 100%;
}

/* The Top Accent Line instead of numbers */
.accent-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 40px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--gold-dark);
  border-radius: 0 0 10px 10px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.approach-card-v2:hover {
  background: #000;
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-10px);
}

.approach-card-v2:hover .accent-line {
  width: 80%;
  background: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--gold);
}

/* Icon Styling */
.icon-wrap {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.approach-card-v2:hover .icon-wrap {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.approach-card-v2 p {
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) !important;
}
/* Typography for the Left Side */
.showcase-title span {
  color: var(--gold);
  display: block;
}

.showcase-desc {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

/* Experience Pills Styling */
.experience-pills li {
  background: rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.2);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.experience-pills li:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.1);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Quote Box Polish */
.quote-pbox {
  border-left: 2px solid var(--gold);
  padding-left: 20px;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.quote-pbox p {
  color: var(--white);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.gold-icon {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: block;
}

/* Icon Tag (The Lightbulb/Chart area) */
.icon-tag {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--black);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

/* Section Background Layer */
.authority-showcase-home {
  background: var(--black);
  padding: 50px 0;
}

.bg-text-layer-home {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  font-size: 15vw;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.03); /* Extremely subtle gold text */
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Experience Badges */
.exp-badge-home {
  background: rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.2);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.exp-badge-home:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--black);
}

/* List Item Styling */
.showcase-list-container-home {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.list-item-home {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.1);
  border-radius: 15px;
  padding: 25px 35px;
  width: 90%;
  transition: var(--transition);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.list-item-home.offset {
  align-self: flex-end; /* Pushes item to the right */
  border-right: 3px solid var(--gold);
}

.list-item-home:not(.offset) {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
}

.list-item-home:hover {
  background: rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.05);
  transform: translateX(10px);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.list-content-home {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 25px;
}

.list-num-home {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: serif;
}

.list-item-home p {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Utilities */
.text-gold {
  color: var(--gold) !important;
}
.italic-home {
  font-style: italic;
}


/*our team*/
.team-section {
    background-color: var(--black);
    padding: 100px 0 50px;
    color: var(--white);
}

.team-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 40px;
    margin-top: 50px;
}

.team-card {
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 4/5;
    border: 1px solid rgba(232, 197, 103, 0.2); /* Faded Gold border */
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.image-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    filter: grayscale(40%); /* Subtle professional desaturation */
    transition: var(--transition);
}

/* The Creative "Gold Slide" Animation */
.gold-border {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -100%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--gold-dark) 0%, transparent 100%);
    opacity: 0.6;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.team-card:hover .gold-border {
    bottom: 0;
}

.team-card:hover .image-wrapper {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    border-color: var(--gold);
}

.team-card:hover img {
    filter: grayscale(0%);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.member-info {
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.member-name {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; /* Or your site's heading font */
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.member-designation {
    color: var(--black);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    opacity: 0.8;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

/* Header Styles to match Growth Authority Theme */
.section-header .subtitle {
    color: var(--gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: block;
}

.section-header .title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--white);
}


/*reviewmd page*/