/* ==========================================================================
   STALYNUS RESEARCH - PREMIUM DESIGN SYSTEM & CORE STYLESHEET
   Domain: https://stalynusresearch.com/
   Reference Style: Modern Academic Consulting / SEOC Architecture
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Brand Color Palette */
  --primary-navy: #102A43;
  --deep-navy: #0B1F33;
  --dark-navy: #06121E;
  --accent-blue: #2563EB;
  --accent-blue-hover: #1D4ED8;
  --accent-blue-light: #EFF6FF;
  --accent-cyan: #0284C7;
  --accent-gold: #C5A46D;
  --accent-gold-light: #FBF7EE;
  
  /* Neutral Palette */
  --bg-main: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-light: #F8FAFC;
  --bg-subtle: #F1F5F9;
  --text-dark: #0F172A;
  --text-body: #334155;
  --text-muted: #64748B;
  --text-light: #94A3B8;
  --border-light: #E2E8F0;
  --border-subtle: #CBD5E1;
  --card-bg: #FFFFFF;
  
  /* Typography */
  --font-heading: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  
  /* Shadows & Elevation */
  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.05);
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 6px 16px -2px rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.08), 0 2px 6px -1px rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.04);
  --shadow-lg: 0 14px 28px -4px rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.1), 0 4px 10px -2px rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.05);
  --shadow-xl: 0 24px 44px -8px rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.14), 0 8px 16px -4px rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.06);
  --shadow-blue: 0 10px 25px -3px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.28);
  
  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-base: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-smooth: all 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  
  /* Border Radius */
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-xl: 24px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;
  
  /* Layout */
  --header-height: 82px;
  --container-max: 1240px;
}

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

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--text-body);
  background-color: var(--bg-main);
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-weight: 400;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body.menu-open {
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Typography Defaults */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--deep-navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

h1 { font-size: 3.25rem; font-weight: 800; }
h2 { font-size: 2.35rem; font-weight: 700; }
h3 { font-size: 1.65rem; font-weight: 700; }
h4 { font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 600; }
h5 { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 600; }
h6 { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; }

p {
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

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

a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-blue-hover);
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

button, input, textarea, select {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
}

/* Container */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 24px;
  padding-right: 24px;
}

.container-fluid {
  width: 100%;
  padding-left: 32px;
  padding-right: 32px;
}

/* Section Spacing */
.section {
  padding: 90px 0;
  position: relative;
}

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

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

.section-bg-navy {
  background-color: var(--deep-navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.section-bg-navy h1,
.section-bg-navy h2,
.section-bg-navy h3,
.section-bg-navy h4 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.section-bg-navy p {
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

/* Section Header Typography */
.section-header {
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}

.section-header.text-center {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.section-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--accent-blue-light);
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
}

.section-bg-navy .section-badge {
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
  color: #93C5FD;
  border-color: rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.25);
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 2.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.section-description {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 660px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  text-align: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
  user-select: none;
}

.btn-icon-circle {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.btn:hover .btn-icon-circle {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.btn-primary .btn-icon-circle {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--accent-blue);
  border-color: var(--accent-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-blue);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-accent {
  background: var(--accent-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.btn-accent .btn-icon-circle {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-accent:hover {
  background: var(--deep-navy);
  border-color: var(--deep-navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  border-color: var(--border-subtle);
}

.btn-outline .btn-icon-circle {
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--primary-navy);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline:hover .btn-icon-circle {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-outline-white {
  background: transparent;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.btn-outline-white .btn-icon-circle {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-white:hover .btn-icon-circle {
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 16px 34px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TOP BAR & HEADER
   ========================================================================== */
.top-bar {
  background-color: var(--deep-navy);
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.top-bar-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.top-bar-left, .top-bar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

.top-bar-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

.top-bar-item i {
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.top-bar-item a {
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

.top-bar-item a:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.top-bar-social {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.top-bar-social a {
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.top-bar-social a:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Main Site Header */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.site-header.is-sticky {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.08);
  border-bottom-color: transparent;
}

.header-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: var(--header-height);
}

.site-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.site-brand img {
  height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.site-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.nav-item {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  background: var(--accent-blue-light);
}

.nav-link i.fa-angle-down {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.nav-item:hover > .nav-link i.fa-angle-down {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Mega Menu / Services Dropdown */
.mega-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(12px);
  width: 980px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 28px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1050;
}

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

.mega-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.mega-col-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--bg-subtle);
}

.mega-col-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--accent-blue-light);
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.mega-col-header h4 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--deep-navy);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.mega-service-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.mega-service-item a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 8px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.mega-service-item a i {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-4px);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.mega-service-item a:hover {
  background: var(--bg-light);
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  padding-left: 14px;
}

.mega-service-item a:hover i {
  opacity: 1;
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.mega-footer {
  margin-top: 20px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: var(--bg-light);
  padding: 14px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.mega-footer-text {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.mega-footer-text strong {
  color: var(--deep-navy);
}

/* Header Action */
.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.header-phone {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.header-phone-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-blue-light);
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.header-phone-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.header-phone-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.header-phone-number {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--deep-navy);
}

/* Mobile Hamburger Toggle */
.mobile-nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--deep-navy);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
}

/* Mobile Drawer */
.mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -320px;
  width: 320px;
  height: 100vh;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  z-index: 2000;
  box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: right 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.mobile-drawer.is-open {
  right: 0;
}

.mobile-drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.mobile-drawer-close {
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: none;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.mobile-drawer-body {
  padding: 24px;
  flex: 1;
}

.mobile-menu {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.mobile-menu-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bg-light);
}

.mobile-menu-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 14px 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--deep-navy);
}

.mobile-submenu {
  display: none;
  padding: 8px 0 16px 14px;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.mobile-submenu.is-open {
  display: flex;
}

.mobile-submenu a {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  padding: 6px 0;
  display: block;
}

.mobile-drawer-footer {
  padding: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  background: var(--bg-light);
}

.mobile-drawer-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background: rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 1999;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.mobile-drawer-overlay.is-open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F8FAFC 0%, #EFF6FF 50%, #F1F5F9 100%);
  padding: 80px 0 100px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 56px;
}

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

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}

.hero-badge i {
  color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: 3.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--deep-navy);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.hero-title .text-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-blue) 0%, #1D4ED8 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-body);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.hero-trust-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
  padding-top: 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.trust-item i {
  color: #10B981;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.trust-item span {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-body);
}

/* Hero Media / Graphic */
.hero-media {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 12px;
}

.hero-image-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

/* Floating Badges */
.floating-card {
  position: absolute;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  z-index: 3;
  animation: float 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.floating-card-1 {
  bottom: -20px;
  left: -20px;
}

.floating-card-2 {
  top: 30px;
  right: -20px;
  animation-delay: 2s;
}

.floating-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--accent-blue-light);
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.floating-text h5 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--deep-navy);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   TRUST & CREDIBILITY BAR (SECTION 2)
   ========================================================================== */
.trust-strip {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 36px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.trust-strip-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.trust-pillar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.pillar-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-light);
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.pillar-content h5 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--deep-navy);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.pillar-content p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT SECTION (SECTION 3)
   ========================================================================== */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-image-col {
  position: relative;
}

.about-img-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.about-img-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 520px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.about-experience-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  background: var(--deep-navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  max-width: 260px;
}

.about-experience-badge .badge-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.about-experience-badge h4 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.about-experience-badge p {
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.about-points {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 28px 0 36px;
}

.about-point-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
}

.about-point-item i {
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.about-point-item span {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICES GRID (SECTION 4)
   ========================================================================== */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

.service-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 36px 30px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-blue), var(--accent-cyan));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
}

.service-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

.service-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.service-card-icon {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--accent-blue-light);
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.service-card:hover .service-card-icon {
  background: var(--accent-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.service-category-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  background: var(--bg-light);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.service-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.service-card h3 a {
  color: var(--deep-navy);
}

.service-card h3 a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.service-card p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--deep-navy);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-card-link i {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.service-card:hover .service-card-link {
  color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.service-card:hover .service-card-link i {
  transform: translateX(6px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHY CHOOSE US (SECTION 5)
   ========================================================================== */
.why-choose-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.why-feature-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}

.why-feature-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.why-feature-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-blue);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.why-feature-card i {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: block;
}

.why-feature-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--deep-navy);
}

.why-feature-card p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESEARCH PROCESS (SECTION 6)
   ========================================================================== */
.process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  position: relative;
}

.process-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.process-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
}

.process-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--bg-subtle);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.process-card:hover .process-number {
  color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.process-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--deep-navy);
}

.process-card p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FEATURED WORKS / CASE STUDIES (SECTION 7)
   ========================================================================== */
.featured-work-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 80px;
}

.featured-work-row:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.featured-work-row.reverse {
  direction: rtl;
}

.featured-work-row.reverse > * {
  direction: ltr;
}

.work-media-container {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  position: relative;
}

.work-media-container img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 420px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.featured-work-row:hover .work-media-container img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.work-category-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--accent-blue-light);
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.work-content h3 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.work-content p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.work-meta-list {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.work-meta-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.work-meta-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.work-meta-val {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--deep-navy);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PORTFOLIO PREVIEW GRID (SECTION 8)
   ========================================================================== */
.portfolio-filters {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.filter-btn {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  color: var(--text-body);
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.filter-btn:hover,
.filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.portfolio-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

.portfolio-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.portfolio-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);
}

.portfolio-thumb {
  position: relative;
  height: 240px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.portfolio-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.portfolio-card:hover .portfolio-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.portfolio-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background: rgba(11, 31, 51, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.portfolio-body {
  padding: 24px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.portfolio-body h4 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.portfolio-body h4 a {
  color: var(--deep-navy);
}

.portfolio-body h4 a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.portfolio-body p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex: 1;
}

.portfolio-link {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.portfolio-link i {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.portfolio-card:hover .portfolio-link i {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHY OUR APPROACH MATTERS (SECTION 9)
   ========================================================================== */
.approach-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.approach-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.approach-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.approach-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
  color: #60A5FA;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.approach-card h4 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.approach-card p {
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TESTIMONIALS SLIDER (SECTION 10)
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials-slider-container {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.testimonial-track {
  display: flex;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.testimonial-slide {
  min-width: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
  padding: 0 10px;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 44px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  position: relative;
}

.testimonial-rating {
  color: #F59E0B;
  display: flex;
  gap: 4px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-blue-light);
}

.testimonial-info h5 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--deep-navy);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.testimonial-info span {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.slider-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}

.slider-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  color: var(--deep-navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}

.slider-btn:hover {
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.slider-dots {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.slider-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--border-subtle);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.slider-dot.active {
  width: 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--accent-blue);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ ACCORDION (SECTION 11)
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-container {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-item {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-item.is-active {
  border-color: var(--accent-blue);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--deep-navy);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.faq-question:hover {
  color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.faq-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-light);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item.is-active .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  background: var(--accent-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.35s ease-out;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.faq-answer-inner {
  padding-bottom: 22px;
  color: var(--text-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FINAL CTA & CONTACT PREVIEW (SECTIONS 12 & 13)
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--deep-navy) 0%, #0F2D4A 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 64px 56px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-box::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
}

.cta-text h2 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.cta-text p {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

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

/* Quick Enquiry Form Card */
.quick-enquiry-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.quick-enquiry-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--deep-navy);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.quick-enquiry-card p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--deep-navy);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 11px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-control:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--accent-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
}

textarea.form-control {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 90px;
}

.form-grid-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
}

.form-feedback {
  margin-top: 14px;
  padding: 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  display: none;
}

.form-feedback.success {
  background: #ECFDF5;
  color: #065F46;
  border: 1px solid #A7F3D0;
  display: block;
}

.form-feedback.error {
  background: #FEF2F2;
  color: #991B1B;
  border: 1px solid #FECACA;
  display: block;
}

.honey-field {
  display: none !important;
  visibility: hidden !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER (SECTION 14)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--dark-navy);
  color: #94A3B8;
  padding: 80px 0 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1.2fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.footer-brand img {
  height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

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

.footer-social-link {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #CBD5E1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-social-link:hover {
  background: var(--accent-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.footer-col h4 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-col h4::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 36px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent-blue);
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links a i {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding-left: 6px;
}

.footer-links a:hover i {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.footer-contact-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
}

.footer-contact-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
  color: #60A5FA;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-contact-text span {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #64748B;
  display: block;
}

.footer-contact-text a,
.footer-contact-text p {
  color: #E2E8F0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.footer-contact-text a:hover {
  color: #60A5FA;
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding: 26px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #64748B;
}

.footer-bottom a {
  color: #94A3B8;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-bottom a:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.footer-bottom-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
  color: #64748B;
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INNER PAGE HERO & BREADCRUMBS
   ========================================================================== */
.page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--deep-navy) 0%, #102A43 100%);
  padding: 70px 0 80px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.page-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
  opacity: 0.4;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.page-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.page-hero-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 2.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.page-hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.breadcrumb-nav {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.breadcrumb-nav a {
  color: #93C5FD;
}

.breadcrumb-nav a:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.breadcrumb-nav span.separator {
  color: #64748B;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.breadcrumb-nav span.current {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Back to Top Floating Button */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px;
  right: 30px;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 999;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  border: none;
}

.back-to-top.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.back-to-top:hover {
  background: var(--deep-navy);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}