:root {
    --aqua-navy: #0a2540;
    --aqua-blue: #0d3b66;
    --aqua-light-blue: #1e88c7;
    --aqua-accent: #00aeef;
    --aqua-yellow: #ffd93d;
    --font-main: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-main);
    color: #333;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

.service-block { scroll-margin-top: 90px; }   /* keeps the title clear of the navbar */

a { text-decoration: none; transition: all .3s ease; }

.top-bar {
    background: #041c33;
    color: #cfe8f7;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    font-size: .75rem;
}


/* NAVBAR */
.main-navbar {
    background: var(--aqua-navy);
    padding: .8rem 0;
    transition: all .3s ease;
}
.main-navbar .nav-link {
    color: #fff !important;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin: 0 .4rem;
    position: relative;
}
.main-navbar .nav-link.active,
.main-navbar .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--aqua-accent) !important;
}
.main-navbar .nav-link.active::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -4px; left: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 2px;
    background: var(--aqua-accent);
}
.main-navbar.scrolled {
    background: rgba(10, 37, 64, .97);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
}

/* =========================================================
   HERO WATER EFFECT (natural look)
   ========================================================= */
.hero-water-fx {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;   /* never blocks clicks on hero content */
    z-index: 1;
}

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

/* Thin, pale, elliptical ripple ring */
.water-ripple {
    position: absolute;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    margin: -150px 0 0 -150px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .5);
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        transparent 62%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, .07) 74%,
        transparent 100%
    );
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 14px rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(.03, .012);
    will-change: transform, opacity;
    animation: rippleSpread var(--dur, 2.6s) cubic-bezier(.15, .55, .3, 1) var(--delay, 0s) forwards;
}

@keyframes rippleSpread {
    0%   { transform: scale(.03, .012); opacity: 0; }
    10%  { opacity: var(--o, .6); }
    100% { transform: scale(var(--sx, .6), var(--sy, .24)); opacity: 0; }
}

/* Small glassy droplet */
.water-droplet {
    position: absolute;
    width: var(--size, 7px);
    height: var(--size, 7px);
    margin: calc(var(--size, 7px) / -2) 0 0 calc(var(--size, 7px) / -2);
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle at 32% 30%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, .95) 0%,
        rgba(200, 235, 250, .55) 40%,
        rgba(120, 190, 230, .25) 100%
    );
    box-shadow: inset -1px -1px 2px rgba(0, 60, 110, .25);
    opacity: 0;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}

/* =========================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ========================================================= */
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    background-image: url('/images/hero-bg.jpg');
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-size: cover;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 3rem 0;
    min-height: auto;
}

/* Navy overlay so the logo and text stay readable */
.hero-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10, 37, 64, .88), rgba(13, 59, 102, .7));
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Keep content above the overlay */
.hero-section .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* ---------- LEFT COLUMN ---------- */
.hero-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.hero-welcome {
    margin: 0;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--aqua-accent);
    padding-left: 10px;
}

.hero-logo {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 330px;
    height: auto;
    margin: 0;
}

.hero-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: .6rem;
    margin: 0;
}
.hero-socials a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
    color: #fff;
    transition: all .3s ease;
}
.hero-socials a:hover {
    background: var(--aqua-accent);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.hero-contact {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    font-size: .9rem;
    color: #e3f2fb;
}
.hero-contact li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .6rem;
    margin-bottom: .4rem;
}
.hero-contact i {
    color: var(--aqua-accent);
}

/* ---------- RIGHT COLUMN: STAGGERED TILES ---------- */
.hero-tiles {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: .75rem;
    align-items: start;
}

.hero-tiles-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: .75rem;
}

/* Push 2nd and 4th columns down to create the stagger */
.hero-tiles-col:nth-child(even) {
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.hero-tile {
    display: block;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    border-radius: 6px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, .25);
}

.hero-tile img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform .5s ease;
}

.hero-tile:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* ---------- RESPONSIVE ---------- */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .hero-content {
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .hero-logo {
        max-width: 300px;
    }
    .hero-contact li {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .hero-tiles {
        margin-top: 1.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .hero-tiles {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .hero-tiles-col:nth-child(even) {
        margin-top: 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------- */
/* HERO */
/* .hero-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--aqua-navy), var(--aqua-blue));
    color: #fff;
    padding: 5rem 0;
    min-height: 80vh;
}
.hero-welcome {
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    color: var(--aqua-accent);
    font-weight: 600;
}
.hero-title {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.hero-title span { color: var(--aqua-accent); }
.hero-title small { display: block; font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 400; }
.hero-sub { color: #ffd93d; font-weight: 600; }
.hero-tagline { font-size: .85rem; letter-spacing: 1px; opacity: .85; }
.hero-socials a {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); color: #fff; margin-right: .5rem;
}
.hero-socials a:hover { background: var(--aqua-accent); transform: translateY(-3px); }

.hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: .6rem;
}
.hero-grid-item {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 1/1;
}
.hero-grid-item img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform .4s ease;
}
.hero-grid-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.1); }
.hero-grid-item span {
    position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,.55);
    color: #fff; font-size: .65rem; text-align: center;
    padding: .25rem;
} */
 /* ---------------------------------------------- */
.hero-slider {
    position: relative;
}

.hero-slider .carousel-item img {
    height: 85vh;
    min-height: 500px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.hero-slide-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10,37,64,.75), rgba(13,59,102,.55));
}

.hero-slider .carousel-caption {
    bottom: auto;
    top: 50%;
    left: 5%;
    right: auto;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    text-align: left;
    max-width: 650px;
}

.hero-slider .hero-welcome {
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    color: var(--aqua-accent);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: .9rem;
}

.hero-slider .hero-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.hero-slider .hero-title span {
    color: var(--aqua-accent);
}

.hero-slider .hero-tagline {
    color: #e3f2fb;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-top: .5rem;
}

.hero-slider .carousel-indicators [data-bs-target] {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
    border: none;
}
.hero-slider .carousel-indicators .active {
    background-color: var(--aqua-accent);
}

.hero-slider .carousel-control-prev,
.hero-slider .carousel-control-next {
    width: 5%;
    opacity: .7;
}
.hero-slider .carousel-control-prev:hover,
.hero-slider .carousel-control-next:hover {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .hero-slider .carousel-item img { height: 65vh; }
    .hero-slider .hero-title { font-size: 2rem; }
    .hero-slider .carousel-caption { left: 5%; right: 5%; max-width: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .hero-slider .carousel-item img { height: 55vh; min-height: 380px; }
    .hero-slider .hero-title { font-size: 1.5rem; }
    .hero-slider .hero-tagline { font-size: .9rem; }
}


/* SECTION TITLES */
.section-title {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--aqua-navy);
    position: relative;
}
.section-title::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 60px; height: 3px;
    background: var(--aqua-accent);
    margin: .6rem auto 0;
}

/* ABOUT */
.about-blob {
    width: 220px; height: 220px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #ffe3e3, #fff0f0);
    border-radius: 50% 50% 45% 55% / 55% 45% 55% 45%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-size: 1.4rem; color: #d63447; font-weight: 600;
}
.btn-aqua-outline {
    border: 2px solid var(--aqua-navy);
    color: var(--aqua-navy);
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: .5rem 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.btn-aqua-outline:hover { background: var(--aqua-navy); color: #fff; }
.btn-aqua {
    background: var(--aqua-navy);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: .6rem 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border: none;
}
.btn-aqua:hover { background: var(--aqua-accent); color: #fff; }
.btn-aqua-light {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--aqua-navy);
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: .6rem 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border: none;
}
.btn-aqua-light:hover { background: var(--aqua-yellow); }

/* SERVICES */
.services-section { background: #f4f7fa; }
.service-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    /* height: 220px; */
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}
.service-card img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform .5s ease;
}
.service-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.1); }
.service-overlay {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    /* background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10,37,64,.9), rgba(10,37,64,.2)); */
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end;
    padding: 1rem; color: #fff;
    opacity: .92;
}
.service-overlay h5 { font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: .5rem; }

/* WHY CHOOSE US */
.why-badge {
    background: var(--aqua-yellow);
    color: var(--aqua-navy);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    display: inline-block;
    transform: rotate(-3deg);
    box-shadow: 8px 8px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.1);
}

/* STATS */
.stats-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--aqua-light-blue), var(--aqua-accent));
    color: #000000;
}
.stat-number { font-size: 2.8rem; font-weight: 800; }
.stat-item p { opacity: .9; margin-top: .3rem; }

.stats-section {
    position: relative;
    background-image: url('/images/stats-bg.jpg');
    background-attachment: fixed;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-size: cover;
    color: #000000;
}

.stats-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    /* background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30, 136, 199, .85), rgba(0, 174, 239, .75)); */
    z-index: 0;
}

.stats-section .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .stats-section {
        background-attachment: scroll;
    }
}

/* TESTIMONIALS */
.testimonials-section { background: #fff; }
.testimonial-card {
    background: #f4f7fa;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    height: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.testimonial-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,.1); }
.testimonial-avatar { font-size: 3rem; color: #b0bec5; margin-bottom: 1rem; }

/* PARTNERS */
/* .partner-logo {
    max-height: 55px;
    filter: grayscale(100%);
    opacity: .7;
    transition: all .3s ease;
}
.partner-logo:hover { filter: grayscale(0%); opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.08); } */

.partner-box {
    height: 85px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 15px 22px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, .05);
    transition: all .3s ease;
}

.partner-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, .12);
}

.partner-logo {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 100%;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: grayscale(100%);
    opacity: .7;
    transition: all .3s ease;
}

.partner-box:hover .partner-logo {
    filter: grayscale(0%);
    opacity: 1;
}

/* DEALS OF THE DAY */
.deals-section { background: #e9e9e9; }

.deals-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    padding: 0 3rem;
}
.deals-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    padding: .5rem 0 1rem;
    scrollbar-width: none;
}
.deals-track::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

.deal-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(25% - 1.125rem);
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    background: #fff;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.deal-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, .12);
}
.deal-card img {
    height: 140px;
    width: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.deal-card h6 { font-weight: 700; font-size: .8rem; color: var(--aqua-navy); }
.deal-card small { display: block; color: #777; font-size: .7rem; }

.deals-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 40px; height: 40px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--aqua-navy);
    color: #fff;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: background .3s ease;
}
.deals-arrow:hover { background: var(--aqua-accent); }
.deals-prev { left: 0; }
.deals-next { right: 0; }

/* PRESTIGIOUS CUSTOMERS */
.customers-section {
    background: #f1ece4 url('/images/customers-bg.jpg') center / cover no-repeat;
}
.customer-box {
    height: 100px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    transition: transform .3s ease;
}
.customer-box:hover { transform: scale(1.08); }
.customer-box img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
}

/* BLOG FEATURE */
.blog-section {
    background: #e9e9e9;
}
.blog-feature {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, .1);
}
.blog-feature-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 260px;
    object-fit: cover;
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: 15px;
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .deal-card { flex: 0 0 calc(50% - .75rem); }
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .deals-wrapper { padding: 0 2.5rem; }
    .deal-card { flex: 0 0 100%; }
}

/* CAREERS CTA */
.careers-cta { background: #fff; }

.section-title-left::after {
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-right: 0;
}

/* FOOTER */
.site-footer { background: var(--aqua-navy); color: #cfe8f7; }
.footer-heading { color: #fff; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.footer-links li { margin-bottom: .5rem; font-size: .9rem; }
.footer-links a { color: #cfe8f7; }
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--aqua-accent); padding-left: 4px; }
.social-icons a {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid #cfe8f7; color: #cfe8f7; margin-right: .5rem;
}
.social-icons a:hover { background: var(--aqua-accent); border-color: var(--aqua-accent); color: #fff; }
.footer-bottom { background: #051d33; font-size: .8rem; }

/* BACK TO TOP */
.back-to-top {
    position: fixed; bottom: 25px; right: 25px;
    width: 45px; height: 45px;
    background: var(--aqua-navy);
    color: #fff; border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
    transition: all .3s ease;
    z-index: 999;
}
.back-to-top.show { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.back-to-top:hover { background: var(--aqua-accent); transform: translateY(-4px); }

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .hero-title { font-size: 2rem; }
    .hero-section { padding: 3rem 0; text-align: center; }
    .hero-grid { margin-top: 2rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .section-title { font-size: 1.5rem; }
}

/* =========================================================
   REUSABLE PAGE BANNER (all inner pages)
   ========================================================= */
.page-hero {
    position: relative;
    background-color: #e8f1f8;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-size: cover;
    padding: 4.5rem 0;
}

/* Soft light overlay so the dark title stays readable */
.page-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .88) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, .55) 55%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
}

.page-hero .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.page-hero-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.page-hero-icon {
    height: 130px;
    width: auto;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    animation: heroFloat 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes heroFloat {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50%      { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}

.page-hero-title {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 3.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: #111;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.page-hero-sub {
    margin: .4rem 0 0;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #222;
}


/* =========================================================
   POLICY / TEXT CONTENT PAGES
   ========================================================= */
.policy-quote {
    max-width: 900px;
    font-size: .95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: #333;
}

.policy-card {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 30px rgba(10, 37, 64, .08);
    line-height: 1.85;
}

.policy-heading {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--aqua-navy);
    margin-bottom: .25rem;
}

.policy-updated {
    color: #777;
    font-size: .9rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.policy-card a {
    color: var(--aqua-light-blue);
}
.policy-card a:hover {
    color: var(--aqua-navy);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.policy-block {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid #eef2f6;
}

.policy-block h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--aqua-navy);
    margin-bottom: .75rem;
}

.policy-block h4 span {
    display: inline-block;
    min-width: 2rem;
    color: var(--aqua-accent);
}

.policy-block ul {
    padding-left: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.policy-block ul li {
    margin-bottom: .45rem;
    padding-left: .25rem;
}

.policy-block ul li::marker {
    color: var(--aqua-accent);
}

.policy-contact {
    background: #f4f7fa;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border-top: none;
    padding: 1.5rem;
}

.policy-contact ul li {
    margin-bottom: .4rem;
}

.policy-contact i {
    color: var(--aqua-accent);
    margin-right: .5rem;
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .page-hero { padding: 3rem 0; }
    .page-hero-title { font-size: 2.4rem; }
    .page-hero-icon { height: 100px; }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .page-hero-inner {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: .75rem;
    }
    .page-hero-title { font-size: 1.8rem; }
    .page-hero-sub { font-size: .95rem; }
    .page-hero-icon { height: 80px; }
    .policy-card { padding: 1.5rem; }
}

/* =========================================================
   DARK VARIANT OF PAGE BANNER
   ========================================================= */
.page-hero-dark::before {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(10, 37, 64, .8) 0%, rgba(10, 37, 64, .45) 60%, rgba(10, 37, 64, .15) 100%);
}
.page-hero-dark .page-hero-title { color: #fff; }
.page-hero-dark .page-hero-sub   { color: #e3f2fb; }

/* =========================================================
   SERVICES PAGE
   ========================================================= */
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

.services-intro {
    max-width: 950px;
    font-size: .95rem;
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: #444;
}

/* Quick-nav tiles */
.service-nav-tile {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, .12);
}
.service-nav-tile img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform .5s ease;
}
.service-nav-tile::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10, 37, 64, .85), rgba(10, 37, 64, .1) 70%);
    transition: background .3s ease;
}
.service-nav-tile span {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    padding: .8rem .6rem;
    text-align: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: .85rem;
    color: #fff;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    line-height: 1.25;
}
.service-nav-tile:hover img { transform: scale(1.1); }
.service-nav-tile:hover::after {
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 174, 239, .85), rgba(10, 37, 64, .15) 70%);
}

/* Service blocks */
.service-block {
    background: #fff;
    scroll-margin-top: 90px;   /* keeps the title clear of the sticky navbar */
}
.service-block-alt { background: #f4f7fa; }

.service-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--aqua-navy);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: .6rem;
}
.service-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; bottom: 0;
    width: 55px; height: 3px;
    background: var(--aqua-accent);
}

.service-block p {
    font-size: .92rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
    color: #444;
}

.service-list-title {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--aqua-navy);
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.service-list {
    padding-left: 1.2rem;
    font-size: .92rem;
    color: #444;
}
.service-list li {
    margin-bottom: .4rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}
.service-list li::marker { color: var(--aqua-accent); }

/* Two columns for short lists on wide screens */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .service-list { columns: 2; column-gap: 2rem; }
    .service-list li { break-inside: avoid; }
}

/* Side image with overlay title */
.service-side {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(10, 37, 64, .2);
}
.service-side img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform .6s ease;
}
.service-side:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.service-side::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10, 37, 64, .55), rgba(10, 37, 64, .1));
}
.service-side h3 {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 1;
    left: 1.25rem; right: 1.25rem; bottom: 1.25rem;
    margin: 0;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

/* Brand logos */
.service-brands {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
}
.service-brands img {
    height: 38px;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 130px;
    object-fit: contain;
    opacity: .85;
    transition: all .3s ease;
    margin: 10px;
}
.service-brands img:hover { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.08); }

/* Gallery strip */
.service-gallery {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(170px, 1fr));
    gap: .75rem;
}
.service-gallery-item {
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 8px;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, .1);
}
.service-gallery-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform .5s ease;
}
.service-gallery-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.12); }

/* CTA */
.services-cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--aqua-navy), var(--aqua-blue));
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .service-side { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; }
    .service-side h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .service-nav-tile span { font-size: .7rem; padding: .5rem .4rem; }
    .service-gallery { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}


/* =========================================================
   PRODUCTS PAGE
   ========================================================= */
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

/* Search + filter bar */
.product-filter-bar {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    background: #eceff3;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.product-search {
    position: relative;
    flex: 1 1 280px;
    max-width: 460px;
}
.product-search input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: .65rem 2.8rem .65rem 1rem;
    border: 1px solid #cfd6de;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: .9rem;
    background: #fff;
    transition: border-color .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.product-search input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--aqua-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 174, 239, .18);
}
.product-search i {
    position: absolute;
    right: 1rem;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--aqua-navy);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.product-filters {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: .6rem;
}
.filter-btn {
    padding: .5rem 1.1rem;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background: #d6dce3;
    color: #444;
    font-size: .8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all .3s ease;
}
.filter-btn:hover { background: #c3ccd6; }
.filter-btn.active {
    background: var(--aqua-navy);
    color: #fff;
}

.products-intro {
    max-width: 950px;
    font-size: .92rem;
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: #555;
}

/* Brand sections */
.brand-section {
    background: #fff;
    scroll-margin-top: 90px;
}
.brand-section-alt { background: #f4f7fa; }

.brand-section-logo {
    height: 60px;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 220px;
    object-fit: contain;
}
.brand-about {
    max-width: 900px;
    font-size: .9rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
    color: #555;
}

/* Product cards */
.product-card {
    height: 100%;
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem 1.25rem;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #e6ebf0;
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
}
.product-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(10, 37, 64, .12);
    border-color: transparent;
}

.product-card-img {
    height: 150px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.product-card-img img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: transform .4s ease;
}
.product-card:hover .product-card-img img { transform: scale(1.08); }

.product-card h6 {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: .8rem;
    letter-spacing: .3px;
    color: var(--aqua-navy);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.product-card small {
    display: block;
    color: #777;
    font-size: .72rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Product popup */
.product-modal {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.product-modal-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
    z-index: 5;
}
.product-modal-img {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 2rem;
    background: #f4f7fa;
}
.product-modal-img img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 280px;
    object-fit: contain;
}
.product-modal-brand {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: .2rem .7rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: rgba(0, 174, 239, .12);
    color: var(--aqua-light-blue);
    font-size: .75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .product-filter-bar { padding: 1rem; }
    .product-search { max-width: none; }
    .product-card-img { height: 120px; }
    .product-card h6 { font-size: .72rem; }
}


/* =========================================================
   ABOUT US PAGE
   ========================================================= */
.about-text {
    max-width: 1000px;
    font-size: .92rem;
    line-height: 1.95;
    color: #444;
    text-align: justify;
}
.about-text p { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }

/* Vision / Mission / Values / Quality headings */
.vm-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .5px;
    color: var(--aqua-navy);
    margin-bottom: .75rem;
}

/* Vision & Mission cards */
.vm-card {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    padding: 2rem;
    background: #ececec;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: .9rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
    color: #444;
    transition: box-shadow .3s ease, transform .3s ease;
}
.vm-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(10, 37, 64, .12);
}
.vm-img { max-height: 170px; }

/* Values */
.values-box {
    padding: 2rem;
    background: #ececec;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: .9rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
    color: #444;
}
.values-sub {
    font-size: .8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .5px;
    color: #666;
}
.values-img { max-height: 140px; }

.value-card {
    height: 100%;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 6px;
    transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.value-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(10, 37, 64, .15);
}
.value-card h6 {
    margin-bottom: .75rem;
    font-size: .8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--aqua-navy);
}
.value-card p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: .8rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #555;
}

/* Quality */
.quality-img { max-height: 120px; }

/* Founder */
.founder-section { background: #ececec; }

.founder-card {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 6px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, .06);
}
.founder-photo {
    width: 200px;
    height: 220px;
    padding: 2px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 3px solid #d8dee5;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.founder-card h5 {
    margin-bottom: .25rem;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--aqua-navy);
}
.founder-card span {
    font-size: .75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: #777;
}

.founder-message {
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    border-left: 2px solid #c6ced6;
    font-size: .9rem;
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: #444;
    text-align: justify;
}

/* Certifications */
.cert-list {
    padding-left: 1.2rem;
    font-size: .95rem;
    color: #444;
}
.cert-list li {
    margin-bottom: .9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}
.cert-list li::marker { color: var(--aqua-accent); }

.cert-badges {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}
.cert-badges img {
    height: 80px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: transform .3s ease;
}
.cert-badges img:hover { transform: scale(1.1); }

.cert-img { max-height: 280px; }

/* Team */
.team-section { background: #ececec; }

.team-card {
    padding: 2rem 1rem 1.5rem;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 6px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, .06);
    transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.team-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(10, 37, 64, .15);
}

.team-photo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #eef2f6;
}
.team-photo img {
    width: 80%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}
.team-photo i {
    font-size: 6.5rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: #111;
}

.team-card h6 {
    margin-bottom: .2rem;
    font-size: .9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #222;
}
.team-card span {
    font-size: .8rem;
    color: #666;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .founder-message {
        padding-left: 0;
        border-left: none;
        border-top: 2px solid #c6ced6;
        padding-top: 1.5rem;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .about-text { text-align: left; }
    .vm-card, .values-box { padding: 1.25rem; }
    .founder-photo { width: 150px; height: 150px; }
}


/* =========================================================
   CONTACT PAGE
   ========================================================= */
.contact-top { background: #e9e9e9; }

.contact-intro {
    max-width: 1000px;
    font-size: .92rem;
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: #444;
}

/* Contact cards */
.contact-card {
    height: 100%;
    padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 6px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, .05);
    transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.contact-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(10, 37, 64, .15);
}

.contact-icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #111;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.9rem;
    transition: background .3s ease, transform .3s ease;
}
.contact-card:hover .contact-icon {
    background: var(--aqua-accent);
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.contact-card h4 {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--aqua-navy);
}
.contact-card p {
    margin-bottom: .6rem;
    font-size: .92rem;
    color: #222;
}
.contact-card a {
    color: #222;
    transition: color .3s ease;
}
.contact-card a:hover { color: var(--aqua-accent); }

/* Map */
.contact-map {
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 420px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 25px rgba(10, 37, 64, .12);
}
.contact-map iframe {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 420px;
    border: 0;
}

/* Form card */
.contact-form-card {
    height: 100%;
    padding: 2rem;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #e6ebf0;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 25px rgba(10, 37, 64, .08);
}
.contact-form-card h4 {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--aqua-navy);
}

.contact-form-card .form-control {
    padding: .85rem 1rem;
    border: 1px solid #c9d1d9;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: .88rem;
    transition: border-color .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.contact-form-card .form-control:focus {
    border-color: var(--aqua-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 174, 239, .18);
}
.contact-form-card textarea.form-control { resize: vertical; }

.btn-send {
    min-width: 200px;
    padding: .8rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: .9rem;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .contact-map,
    .contact-map iframe { min-height: 340px; }
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .contact-card { padding: 2rem 1rem; }
    .contact-form-card { padding: 1.25rem; }
    .btn-send { width: 100%; }
}

/* Spam honeypot: kept off-screen instead of display:none, so bots still fill it in */
.hp-field {
    position: absolute;
    left: -9999px;
    width: 1px;
    height: 1px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* =========================================================
   BLOG LISTING
   ========================================================= */
.blog-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #ececec;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(10, 37, 64, .16);
}

.blog-card-img {
    display: block;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.blog-card-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 80%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform .6s ease;
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-card-img img { transform: scale(1.07); }

.blog-card-body {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
    padding: 1.4rem 1.4rem 1.5rem;
}

.blog-tag {
    align-self: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: .75rem;
    padding: .2rem .7rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: rgba(0, 174, 239, .14);
    color: var(--aqua-light-blue);
    font-size: .68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.blog-card-title {
    margin-bottom: .75rem;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.4;
}
.blog-card-title a {
    color: #111;
    transition: color .3s ease;
}
.blog-card-title a:hover { color: var(--aqua-light-blue); }

.blog-card-excerpt {
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 6;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: .8rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
    color: #555;
    text-align: justify;
}

.blog-read-more {
    margin-top: auto;
    font-size: .85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--aqua-navy);
}
.blog-read-more i { transition: transform .3s ease; }
.blog-read-more:hover { color: var(--aqua-accent); }
.blog-read-more:hover i { transform: translateX(5px); }

/* =========================================================
   SINGLE ARTICLE
   ========================================================= */
.post-header {
    padding: 3rem 0 2.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f4f7fa, #e6f2fa);
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e8ef;
}

.post-breadcrumb { font-size: .8rem; }
.post-breadcrumb a { color: var(--aqua-light-blue); }
.post-breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--aqua-navy); }

.post-title {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: var(--aqua-navy);
}

.post-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    font-size: .82rem;
    color: #667;
}
.post-meta i {
    margin-right: .35rem;
    color: var(--aqua-accent);
}

.post-wrapper {
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.post-cover {
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(10, 37, 64, .15);
}

/* Article typography */
.post-content {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.95;
    color: #333;
}
.post-content p { margin-bottom: 1.35rem; }
.post-content h2 {
    margin: 2.25rem 0 1rem;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--aqua-navy);
}
.post-content h3 {
    margin: 1.75rem 0 .75rem;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--aqua-navy);
}
.post-content ul,
.post-content ol {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    padding-left: 1.4rem;
}
.post-content li { margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.post-content li::marker { color: var(--aqua-accent); }
.post-content a {
    color: var(--aqua-light-blue);
    text-decoration: underline;
}
.post-content img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 8px;
}
.post-content blockquote {
    margin: 2rem 0;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--aqua-accent);
    border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
    background: #f4f7fa;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--aqua-navy);
}

.post-lead {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #444;
}

.post-coming-soon {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #f4f7fa;
    border: 1px solid #e0e8ef;
    font-size: .92rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}
.post-coming-soon i {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--aqua-accent);
}

/* Share */
.post-share {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .6rem;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
    padding: 1.25rem 0;
    border-top: 1px solid #e6ebf0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e6ebf0;
}
.post-share > span:first-child {
    margin-right: .5rem;
    font-size: .85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #555;
}
.share-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--aqua-navy);
    color: #fff;
    transition: all .3s ease;
}
.share-btn:hover {
    background: var(--aqua-accent);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.copy-msg {
    font-size: .8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #1a9d5c;
}

/* Prev / Next */
.post-nav {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}
.post-nav a {
    display: block;
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    border: 1px solid #e6ebf0;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: all .3s ease;
}
.post-nav a:hover {
    border-color: var(--aqua-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(10, 37, 64, .1);
}
.post-nav small {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: .25rem;
    font-size: .72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--aqua-light-blue);
}
.post-nav span {
    font-size: .88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #222;
}

.related-section { background: #f4f7fa; }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .post-title { font-size: 1.55rem; }
    .post-nav { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .post-nav .text-end { text-align: left !important; }
    .post-content { font-size: .95rem; }
}

/* =========================================================
   CAREERS PAGE
   ========================================================= */
.careers-intro {
    max-width: 1000px;
    font-size: .92rem;
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: #444;
}

.video-box {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #d9d9d9;
}

.video-box video {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    background: #000;
}



/* Office photos */
.office-gallery {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
}
.office-photo {
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    border-radius: 6px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, .1);
}
.office-photo img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform .5s ease;
}
.office-photo:hover img { transform: scale(1.1); }

/* Interview process */
.interview-section { background: #ececec; }

.interview-step {
    height: 100%;
    padding: 2rem 2rem 1rem;
    text-align: center;
}
.interview-steps .col-md-4:not(:last-child) .interview-step {
    border-right: 1px solid #333;
}
.interview-step h4 {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #111;
}
.interview-step p {
    min-height: 3.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-size: .85rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #555;
}
.step-no {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--aqua-accent);
    transition: transform .3s ease;
}
.interview-step:hover .step-no { transform: scale(1.25); }

/* Job search */
.job-search {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 520px;
}
.job-search input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: .8rem 3rem .8rem 1rem;
    border: 1px solid #cfd6de;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: .9rem;
    transition: border-color .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.job-search input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--aqua-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 174, 239, .18);
}
.job-search i {
    position: absolute;
    right: 1rem;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--aqua-navy);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Job list */
.job-list { max-width: 1100px; }

.job-dept {
    margin: 0 0 .9rem;
    font-size: .9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #444;
}
.job-dept-group { margin-bottom: 2.25rem; }

.job-card {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #e3e8ee;
    border-radius: 6px;
    transition: box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
}
.job-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--aqua-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(10, 37, 64, .1);
}

.job-card-top {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.job-title {
    margin-bottom: .75rem;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #222;
}

.job-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: .75rem 2rem;
    font-size: .8rem;
    color: #555;
}
.job-meta i {
    margin-right: .4rem;
    color: #666;
}

.job-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.btn-details {
    padding: 0;
    border: none;
    background: none;
    font-size: .85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--aqua-light-blue);
}
.btn-details i { transition: transform .3s ease; }
.btn-details:not(.collapsed) i { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.btn-details:hover { color: var(--aqua-navy); }

.job-details {
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
    border-top: 1px solid #eef2f6;
    font-size: .88rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #444;
}
.job-details h6 {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--aqua-navy);
}
.job-details ul {
    padding-left: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}
.job-details li { margin-bottom: .35rem; }
.job-details li::marker { color: var(--aqua-accent); }

/* Apply modal */
.apply-modal {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 12px;
}
.apply-modal .modal-header {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f6;
}
.apply-modal .modal-title {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--aqua-navy);
}
.apply-job {
    font-size: .85rem;
    color: #666;
}
.apply-modal .modal-body { padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem 1.75rem; }
.apply-modal .form-label {
    font-size: .82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.apply-modal .form-control:focus {
    border-color: var(--aqua-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 174, 239, .18);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .office-gallery { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .video-box { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .interview-steps .col-md-4:not(:last-child) .interview-step {
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid #aaa;
    }
    .interview-step p { min-height: 0; }
    .job-card { padding: 1.25rem; }
    .job-card-top { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
    .job-actions { width: 100%; justify-content: space-between; }
}

.hp-field {
    position: absolute;
    left: -9999px;
    width: 1px;
    height: 1px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* =========================================================
   GALLERY PAGE
   ========================================================= */
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

.gallery-intro {
    max-width: 1000px;
    font-size: .92rem;
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: #444;
}

/* Category cards */
.gallery-cat-card {
    height: 100%;
    padding: 2rem 1.25rem;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #e6ebf0;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, .05);
    transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
}
.gallery-cat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: transparent;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(10, 37, 64, .15);
}
.gallery-cat-icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 76px;
    height: 76px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #eef6fb;
    color: var(--aqua-navy);
    font-size: 2.3rem;
    transition: background .3s ease, color .3s ease, transform .3s ease;
}
.gallery-cat-card:hover .gallery-cat-icon {
    background: var(--aqua-navy);
    color: #fff;
    transform: scale(1.08);
}
.gallery-cat-card h5 {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    font-size: .85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--aqua-navy);
}

/* Sections */
.gallery-section {
    background: #fff;
    scroll-margin-top: 90px;
}
.gallery-section-alt { background: #f4f7fa; }

.gallery-group-title {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: baseline;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: .75rem;
    margin: 0 0 1.75rem;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--aqua-navy);
}
.gallery-group-title span {
    padding: .15rem .7rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: rgba(0, 174, 239, .14);
    font-size: .68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--aqua-light-blue);
    letter-spacing: .4px;
}

/* Cards (a <button>, so reset the default look) */
.gallery-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    padding: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #ececec;
    text-align: left;
    transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.gallery-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(10, 37, 64, .18);
}
.gallery-card:focus-visible {
    outline: 3px solid var(--aqua-accent);
    outline-offset: 3px;
}

.gallery-card-img {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.gallery-card-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform .6s ease;
}
.gallery-card:hover .gallery-card-img img { transform: scale(1.08); }

/* Zoom icon that appears on hover */
.gallery-zoom {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(10, 37, 64, .45);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .3s ease;
}
.gallery-card:hover .gallery-zoom,
.gallery-card:focus-visible .gallery-zoom { opacity: 1; }

.gallery-card-body {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
    padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem 1.4rem;
}
.gallery-card-title {
    margin-bottom: .5rem;
    font-size: .88rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .4px;
    line-height: 1.4;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #111;
}
.gallery-card-meta {
    margin-bottom: .6rem;
    font-size: .68rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--aqua-light-blue);
}
.gallery-card-desc {
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 4;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    font-size: .76rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #555;
}

/* Lightbox */
.gallery-modal {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: #0a1a2c;
    color: #fff;
}
.gallery-modal-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
    z-index: 6;
}

.gallery-stage {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 260px;
    background: #050d17;
}
.gallery-stage img {
    display: block;
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 70vh;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.gallery-nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    z-index: 5;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .15);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    transition: background .3s ease, transform .3s ease;
}
.gallery-nav:hover {
    background: var(--aqua-accent);
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
}
.gallery-prev { left: 1rem; }
.gallery-next { right: 1rem; }

.gallery-caption {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem 1.5rem;
}
.gallery-caption h5 {
    margin-bottom: .35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}
.gallery-caption-meta {
    margin-bottom: .5rem;
    font-size: .72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--aqua-accent);
}
.gallery-caption p {
    font-size: .85rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #c6d3df;
}
.gallery-counter {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    padding: .25rem .8rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
    font-size: .75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .gallery-stage img { max-height: 55vh; }
    .gallery-nav { width: 38px; height: 38px; }
    .gallery-prev { left: .5rem; }
    .gallery-next { right: .5rem; }
    .gallery-caption { flex-direction: column; gap: .75rem; padding: 1rem 1.25rem 1.25rem; }
}