.carousel-inner {
    max-height: 82vh;
}

/* Hero Overlay */
.carousel-item.active.position-relative::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    /* 10% Dark Overlay */
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.carousel-caption,
.carousel-item .position-absolute {
    z-index: 2;
    /* Ensure text is above overlay */
}

.left_margin {
    left: 30%;
}

.responsive-heading {
    font-size: 2.5rem;

    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    /* Added letter spacing */
}

.responsive-paragraph {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    /* Reduced from 1rem */
    color: #4e4e4e;

}

.custom-outline-btn {
    border: 2px solid #a26303;
    color: #a26303;
    background-color: transparent;
    transition: background-color 0.3s, color 0.3s;
    border-radius: 12px;
    /* 12px Radius */
    padding-top: 0.5rem;
    /* Increased height via padding */
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    /* Soft shadow */
}

.custom-outline-btn2 {
    border: 2px solid #000080;
    color: #000080;
    background-color: transparent;
    transition: background-color 0.3s, color 0.3s;
    border-radius: 12px;
    /* 12px Radius */
    padding-top: 0.5rem;
    /* Increased height via padding */
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    /* Soft shadow */
}

.custom-outline-btn:hover {
    background-color: #a26303;
    color: #fff;
}

.custom-outline-btn2:hover {
    background-color: #000080;
    color: #fff;
}

/* Background for better contrast */
.bg-light-gray-custom {
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
}

.common-section-heading {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #252840;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    /* Added letter spacing */
}

.what-we-do-heading {
    text-align: center;
    /* font-size: 2.5rem; */
    /* Handled by common-section-heading */
    /* font-weight: 700; */
    /* color: #252840; */
}

/* Core Services Cards - Premium 3D Design */
.service-card {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 340px;
    height: 480px;
    /* Increased height to preventing text touching bottom */
    margin: 20px auto;
    perspective: 1000px;
    /* Essential for 3D effect */
}

.service-card-content {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00838d, #004d55);
    border-radius: 20px;
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 15px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 131, 141, 0.2);
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

/* Glassy Shine Effect - Enhanced */
.service-card-content::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    /* Start off-screen left */
    width: 60%;
    /* Beam width */
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
    transform: skewX(-25deg);
    /* Slanted beam */
    transition: left 0.75s;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
}

.service-card:hover .service-card-content::before {
    left: 150%;
    /* Move continuously to off-screen right */
    transition: left 0.75s ease-in-out;
}

/* Background Pattern - Subtle Lining */
.service-card-content::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: repeating-linear-gradient(45deg,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 0px,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px,
            transparent 1px,
            transparent 10px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    /* Behind text but above main background */
}

/* Hover State - 3D Lift & Tilt */
.service-card:hover .service-card-content {
    transform: translateY(-10px) rotateX(5deg) rotateY(-5deg);
    box-shadow: 20px 30px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

/* Icon Styling */
.service-card-content i {
    font-size: 3rem;
    /* Larger icon for impact */
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    transform: translateZ(30px);
    /* Pushes icon forward in 3D space */
}

.service-card:hover .service-card-content i {
    transform: translateZ(50px) scale(1.1);
    background: #fff;
    color: #00838d;
}

/* Heading Styling */
.service-card-content h4 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    /* Slightly larger for hierarchy */
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    transform: translateZ(20px);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.service-card:hover .service-card-content h4 {
    transform: translateZ(30px);
}

/* Paragraph Styling */
.service-card-content p,
.service-card-content ul {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    line-height: 1.6;
    transform: translateZ(10px);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    margin: 0;
}

.service-card:hover .service-card-content p,
.service-card:hover .service-card-content ul {
    transform: translateZ(20px);
    color: #fff;
}

/* List Item Styling */
.service-card-content ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    width: 100%;
}

.service-card-content ul li {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.service-card-content ul li:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.service-card-content ul li::before {
    content: "➔";
    margin-right: 10px;
    color: #79b82d;
    /* Accent green */
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.service-card:hover .service-card-content ul li::before {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .responsive-heading {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .responsive-paragraph {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .left_margin {
        left: 50%;
    }
}

/* Industries Section */
.industries-sidebar {
    padding-right: 30px;
}

/* .industries-sidebar h2 handled by common-section-heading */


.industry-nav-arrows {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.industry-nav-arrows i {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #fff;
    background: #252840;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.industry-nav-arrows i:hover {
    background: #008080;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.industry-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding-left: 0;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.industry-list li {
    font-size: 1rem;
    /* Smaller */
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: #6c757d;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.industry-list li:hover,
.industry-list li.active {
    color: #008080;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding-left: 5px;
}

.industry-pills {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
}

.industry-pill {
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border: 1px solid #dee2e6;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #6c757d;
    background: #fff;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    text-align: center;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.industry-pill:hover,
.industry-pill.active {
    background: #f0f7f7;
    border-color: #008080;
    color: #008080;
}

/* Updated Industry Card Design */
.industry-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 15px;
    /* Rounded corners */
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    height: 400px;
    /* Fixed height for consistency in slider */
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.industry-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 128, 128, 0.15);
}

.industry-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.industry-card:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.industry-card-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding: 25px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 41, 41, 0.9) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 50%, transparent 100%);
    color: #fff;
    text-align: center;
}

.industry-card-overlay h4 {
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    /* Reduced from 15px */
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    /* Slightly reduced */
    /* Standardized sub-heading */
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.industry-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.btn-see-more {
    background-color: #008080;
    /* Theme Teal */
    color: #fff;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    padding: 8px 25px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    /* 12px Radius */
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 1rem;
    /* Smaller text */
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    width: fit-content;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 10px 28px;
    /* Slightly increased padding/height */
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    /* Soft shadow */
}

.btn-see-more:hover {
    background-color: transparent;
    border-color: #fff;
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap');

html,
body {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    background-color: #f4f7f6 !important;
    /* Global background color */
    height: 100%;
}

/* Swiper specific */
.industries-slider {
    padding: 10px 0 40px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .industries-sidebar {
        text-align: center;
        padding-right: 0;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }

    .industry-nav-arrows {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .industry-pills {
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* Why Choose Us Section */
.why-choose-us {
    background-color: #fff;
    padding: 80px 0;
}

/* .why-choose-us h3 handled by common-section-heading */


.why-subtitle-small {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    /* Reduced from 1rem */
    /* Standardized text */
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #555;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.why-subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: #008080;
    /* Theme Teal */
}

.why-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-align: left;
}

.why-desc {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.why-cta {
    display: inline-block;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 1rem;
    padding-bottom: 5px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #008080;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.why-cta:hover {
    color: #008080;
    border-bottom-color: #000080;
}

/* Feature Grid */
.feature-row {
    margin-top: 60px;
}

.central-image-container {
    width: 320px;
    height: 320px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border: 8px solid #f8f9fa;
}

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

.feature-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 60px;
}

.feature-text {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: #333;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.feature-col.text-end .feature-item {
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

.feature-col.text-start .feature-item {
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

/* Responsive Why Choose Us */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .why-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .feature-col {
        text-align: center !important;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }

    .feature-col.text-end .feature-item {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .feature-col.text-start .feature-item {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .feature-item.mb-5 {
        margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    }

    .central-image-container {
        width: 280px;
        height: 280px;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }
}

/* Case Studies Section */
.case-studies {
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
    /* Light background for contrast */
}

/* .section-heading handled by common-section-heading */


.section-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    /* Reduced from 1rem */
    color: #666;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Talk to an expert Button (Wicked Lionfish Style - Updated Size) */
.btn-case-study {
    padding: 0.8em 1.8em;
    /* Increased padding/height */
    /* Further reduced size as requested */
    font-size: 1rem;
    /* Slightly smaller font */
    background-color: rgb(14, 14, 26);
    /* Dark background */
    color: rgb(234, 234, 234);
    /* Off-white text */
    border-radius: 12px;
    /* 12px radius */
    font-weight: 700;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.6s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    /* Soft shadow, replacing previous glow if desired, or adding to it. User asked for soft shadow. Keeping reduced glow + adding soft shadow may be conflicting, but let's adjust to requested specs. */
    /* box-shadow: 0px 0px 40px #1f4c65; */
    /* Commenting out heavy glow for "soft shadow" request? Or keeping both? The prompt said "Add soft shadow", I will replace the heavy glow with a softer one or just append. Let's aim for the user request: soft shadow. */
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(31, 76, 101, 0.3);
    /* Softer version of original glow */
    /* Reduced glow intensity slightly */
    z-index: 1;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    /* Tighter gap */
    border: none;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.btn-case-study:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(270deg, rgba(2, 29, 78, 0.681) 0%, rgba(31, 215, 232, 0.873) 60%);
    color: rgb(4, 4, 38);
    /* Dark text on hover */
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-case-study:active {
    transform: scale(0.92);
}

/* Remove previous pseudo-element animations if any */
.btn-case-study::before {
    display: none;
}

.btn-case-study i {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    font-size: 0.9em;
    /* Smaller icon */
}

.btn-case-study:hover i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
    color: rgb(4, 4, 38);
}

/* Case Study Cards (Reveal on Hover - Witty Deer Style) */
.case-study-slider {
    padding-bottom: 50px;
}

.case-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    position: relative;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 24px;
    margin: 10px;
    height: 380px;
    /* Fixed height for image display */
    text-decoration: none;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* Background Image Overlay */
.case-card:before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);
    opacity: 0.6;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 1;
}

.case-card:hover:before {
    opacity: 0.9;
    /* Darker on hover to make text readable */
    background: linear-gradient(to top, #00838d 0%, rgba(0, 131, 141, 0.4) 100%);
    /* Teal tint on hover */
}

/* Content Container - hidden initially or minimized */
.case-card-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

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

.case-tag {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #fff;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.case-quote {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    opacity: 0;
    /* Hidden by default */
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: all 0.3s ease 0.1s;
    /* Slight delay */
    min-height: auto;
}

.case-card:hover .case-quote {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.case-footer {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    padding-top: 15px;
    opacity: 0;
    /* Hidden by default */
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: all 0.3s ease 0.2s;
    /* More delay */
}

.case-card:hover .case-footer {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.company-name {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.industry-name {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

/* Arrow Icon */
.go-corner {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.case-card:hover .go-corner {
    background-color: #fff;
    color: #00838d;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    /* Dynamic rotation */
}

/* Swiper Pagination */
.swiper-pagination-bullet {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    background-color: #ccc;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
    background-color: #00838d !important;
    opacity: 1;
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
}

/* CHECK OUT OUR SERVICES Button (Silent Lizard Style) */
.btn-shiny-lizard {
    position: relative;
    padding: 12px 35px;
    background: #00838d;
    /* Theme Teal */
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #fff;
    /* White text on teal background */
    border: 3px solid #00838d;
    border-radius: 12px;
    /* 12px radius */
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 131, 141, 0.2);
    /* Soft shadow */
    transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
    cursor: pointer;
    overflow: hidden;
    /* Ensure stars outside don't show */
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-block;
    z-index: 10;
}

.btn-shiny-lizard span {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.btn-shiny-lizard:hover {
    background: transparent;
    color: #00838d;
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(0, 131, 141, 0.5);
}

/* Star Container & Stars */
.btn-shiny-lizard .container-stars {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: -1;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.btn-shiny-lizard:hover .container-stars {
    z-index: 2;
    /* Bring stars above background but below text/content if needed, or above everything */
}

/* Star Base Styles */
.btn-shiny-lizard .container-stars div {
    position: absolute;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.1);
    opacity: 0;
    z-index: -10;
    transition: all 0.6s ease-in-out;
}

.btn-shiny-lizard .container-stars div svg {
    fill: #00838d;
    /* Teal Stars */
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.btn-shiny-lizard:hover .container-stars div {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
    /* Stars interactively scale up */
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(0, 131, 141, 0.3));
    transition: all 0.6s ease-in-out;
}

/* Individual Star Animations (Positions on Hover) */
.btn-shiny-lizard:hover .container-stars #star-1 {
    top: -20%;
    left: -20%;
    z-index: 2;
}

.btn-shiny-lizard:hover .container-stars #star-2 {
    top: -20%;
    left: 45%;
    z-index: 2;
}

.btn-shiny-lizard:hover .container-stars #star-3 {
    top: -20%;
    left: 120%;
    z-index: 2;
}

.btn-shiny-lizard:hover .container-stars #star-4 {
    top: 120%;
    left: -20%;
    z-index: 2;
}

.btn-shiny-lizard:hover .container-stars #star-5 {
    top: 120%;
    left: 45%;
    z-index: 2;
}

.btn-shiny-lizard:hover .container-stars #star-6 {
    top: 120%;
    left: 120%;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Ready to Pursue Opportunity CTA Section */
.cta-opportunity {
    background-color: #fff;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-content-area {
    background-color: #00838d;
    /* Theme Teal */
    padding: 80px 60px;
    /* Spacious padding */
    color: #fff;
    min-height: 500px;
    padding-left: 10%;
    /* Center visual weight */
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    /* For subheading context if inherited */
}

.cta-image-area {
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    min-height: 500px;
}

.cta-subheading {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    /* Reduced from 1rem */
    font-weight: 400;
    opacity: 1;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.cta-content-area p {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    opacity: 0.95;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.cta-heading {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: #fff;
}

/* CTA Buttons - 3D Style */
.btn-cta-primary {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    color: #00838d;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 14px 38px;
    /* Increased height */
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: none;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    /* Soft shadow */
    /* Darker teal depth */
    transition: all 0.1s ease;
    top: 0;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.btn-cta-primary:hover {
    background-color: #f0faff;
    color: #00838d;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 0 #025a61, 0 15px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.btn-cta-primary:active {
    top: 6px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 #025a61, 0 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.btn-cta-outline {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 14px 38px;
    /* Increased height */
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 2px solid #ffffff;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    /* Soft shadow */
    /* Semi-transparent white depth */
    transition: all 0.1s ease;
    top: 0;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.btn-cta-outline:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.btn-cta-outline:active {
    top: 6px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0), 0 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);
    transform: translateY(0);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .cta-heading {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .cta-content-area {
        padding: 60px 30px;
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .cta-image-area {
        min-height: 300px;
    }
}

/* Core Services Section */
#core-services {
    background-color: #FAFAFA !important;
}

.service-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    /* Rounded corners */
    padding: 1.25rem;
    /* Reduced padding */
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    /* Light shadow */
    height: 100%;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: left;
    /* Alignment left */
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 4px 6px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.service-icon-wrapper {
    width: 50px;
    /* Reduced from 60px */
    height: 50px;
    background-color: rgba(32, 201, 151, 0.1);
    /* Soft Teal circular bg */
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    margin-left: 0;
    /* Left align */
}

.service-card i {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    /* Reduced icon size 20% */
    color: #20c997;
    /* Teal accent */
}

.service-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    /* Reduced from default/inherited */
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: #333;
}

.service-card ul {
    padding-left: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.service-card ul li {
    color: #666;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.service-cta {
    color: #20c997;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: auto;
    /* Button Styling */
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border: 2px solid #20c997;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: transparent;
    width: fit-content;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.service-cta:hover {
    background: #20c997;
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(32, 201, 151, 0.3);
    gap: 0.75rem;
}


/* About Us Page Custom Styles */
.btn-custom-small {
    padding: 0.25rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-custom-small:hover {
    background-color: #fff !important;
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    /* Ensure contrast */
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-color) !important;
}

/* Founder's Message Section */
.founder-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    padding: 10px;
    /* Space for potential decorative border or shape */
}

.founder-bg-shape {
    position: absolute;
    top: -10px;
    left: -10px;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: #008080;
    /* Theme Teal */
    z-index: -1;
    border-radius: 8px;
    opacity: 0.1;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.founder-image-wrapper:hover .founder-bg-shape {
    transform: translate(5px, 5px);
    opacity: 0.2;
}

.founder-heading {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0d233e;
    /* Dark Navy */
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 15px;
}

.founder-heading::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 60px;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #00838d, #004d55);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.founder-content p {
    color: #555;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.founder-content blockquote {
    background-color: #f9fbfb;
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
}

.founder-content .text-muted {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* New Services Section Styles */
/* New Services Section Styles */
.services-section-new {
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
    /* Light background */
}

/* Hover Animation - Neon Gradient Border */
@keyframes rotate {
    0% {
        transform: rotate(0deg);
    }

    100% {
        transform: rotate(360deg);
    }
}

.service-card-new {
    background: #fff;
    /* Fallback */
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 30px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    /* Flex layout for button alignment */
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* The Animated Gradient Layer */
.service-card-new::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: conic-gradient(transparent, transparent, transparent, #00838d, #0d233e, #00838d);
    animation: rotate 4s linear infinite;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s;
    z-index: -2;
}

.service-card-new:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* The Inner Background (covers the center of gradient) */
.service-card-new::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 3px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 17px;
    /* slightly less than card radius */
    z-index: -1;
}

.service-card-new:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 131, 141, 0.15);
    border-color: transparent;
    /* Hide static border */
}

/* Enhancing Content on Hover */
.service-icon-new-wrapper {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    background: rgba(0, 131, 141, 0.1);
    /* Light Teal tint */
    border-radius: 50% 50% 50% 10%;
    /* Blobby shape */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #00838d;
    /* Theme Teal */
    font-size: 2rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    /* Above inner bg */
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.service-card-new:hover .service-icon-new-wrapper {
    background: #00838d;
    color: #fff;
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 131, 141, 0.3);
}

.service-title-new {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #252840;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.service-card-new:hover .service-title-new {
    color: #00838d;
    /* Teal highlight */
}

.service-desc-new {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #6c757d;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.service-card-new:hover .service-desc-new {
    /* No change specified, keep original color or adjust if needed */
    color: #6c757d;
    /* Keep original or adjust */
}

.btn-read-more-new {
    background: #00838d;
    /* Theme Teal */
    color: white;
    padding: 8px 25px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    /* Align to bottom */
    margin-top: auto;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.btn-read-more-new:hover {
    background: #0d233e;
    /* Navy on hover */
    color: white;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(13, 35, 62, 0.3);
}

.service-card-new:hover .btn-read-more-new {
    /* Keep button styling consistent or enhance slightly */
    background: #fff;
    color: #00838d;
}

.service-card-new:hover .btn-read-more-new:hover {
    background: #0d233e;
    color: #fff;
    border-color: #fff;
}

/* =========================================
   New 'Why Choose Us' Section (Dark Navy)
   ========================================= */
.why-choose-dark {
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #0d233e, #162a47);
    /* Dark Navy Gradient */
    padding: 30px 0;
    color: #fff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Background Pattern (subtle dots/waves if needed, optional) */
.why-choose-dark::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 30px 30px;
    opacity: 0.3;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.why-header-small {
    color: #3b82f6;
    /* Blue-ish accent for small tag */
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.why-header-small::before,
.why-header-small::after {
    content: '—';
    color: #3b82f6;
    margin: 0 10px;
}

.why-header-large {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.text-gold {
    color: #fcc109;
    /* Gold/Yellow Accent */
}

/* Feature Item Styles */
.feature-box-dark {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.feature-icon-gold {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: #fcc109;
    /* Gold Icon */
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.feature-title-dark {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.feature-desc-dark {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    /* Muted white */
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    max-width: 350px;
    /* Control text width for readability */
}

/* Central Image Styling */
.central-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 80px 80px 0 0;
    /* Arch shape or rounded rect */
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 280px;
    max-height: 350px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    width: 80%;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.central-image-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top;
}

/* Alignment Helpers */
.align-right-desktop {
    text-align: right;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-end;
}

.align-left-desktop {
    text-align: left;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {

    .align-right-desktop,
    .align-left-desktop {
        text-align: center;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .feature-desc-dark {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .central-image-wrapper {
        min-height: 250px;
        width: 100%;
        margin: 20px auto;
        border-radius: 20px;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   Global Typography / Section Standards (Unified)
   ========================================= */
.section-subtitle {
    color: #3b82f6;
    /* Blue Accent */
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
    /* Reduced from 2.5rem */
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #252840;
    /* Dark Text */
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.section-desc {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #6c757d;
    /* Muted Text */
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .section-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   Network Solutions Page Styles
   ========================================= */

/* Updated Compact Service Card Design */
/* Light & Shadow-Glow Animation Card (Round 6) */
.network-service-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 35px 25px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(13, 35, 62, 0.05);
    /* Clean initial shadow */
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Hover Effect: Light Tint & Strong Shadow */
.network-service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    background: #f0fbff;
    /* Very Light Teal Tint */
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 131, 141, 0.2);
    /* "Shadow Color" - Teal Glow */
    border-color: rgba(0, 131, 141, 0.2);
}

/* Remove the dark slide-up background */
.network-service-card::before {
    display: none;
}

/* Content Transitions */
.network-service-card h4,
.network-service-card .service-list,
.network-service-card .icon-wrapper,
.network-service-card .service-list i {
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    z-index: 5;
    /* Ensure text is always on top */
    position: relative;
}

/* Icon Design - Always Visible */
.network-service-card .icon-wrapper {
    width: 75px;
    height: 75px;
    background: rgba(0, 131, 141, 0.08);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 25px;
    color: #00838d;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.network-service-card:hover .icon-wrapper {
    background: #00838d;
    /* Teal Icon on Hover */
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: scale(1.15) rotate(10deg);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 131, 141, 0.3);
}

/* Title Styling - Keep Dark */
.network-service-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: #0d233e;
    /* Always Dark */
}

/* List Styling - Keep Dark */
.network-service-card .service-list {
    color: #666;
    /* Always Readable */
    padding: 0 5px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.network-service-card .service-list i {
    color: #00838d;
    margin-right: 12px !important;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    background: rgba(0, 131, 141, 0.1);
    padding: 5px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.network-service-card:hover .service-list i {
    background: #00838d;
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Decorative Bottom Line */
.network-service-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #00838d, #0d233e);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: center;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

/* ... previous styles ... */

/* =========================================
   Process / How We Work Section
   ========================================= */
/* =========================================
   Process / How We Work Section (Premium)
   ========================================= */

/* Main Container for Steps */
.process-steps-container {
    position: relative;
    padding: 20px 0;
}

/* Dashed Connection Line (Desktop Only) */
.process-steps-container::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 10%;
    /* Start after first card center */
    right: 10%;
    /* End before last card center */
    height: 2px;
    background-image: linear-gradient(to right, #00838d 50%, transparent 50%);
    background-size: 20px 2px;
    background-repeat: repeat-x;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.3;
}

/* The Individual Card */
.process-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 30px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    /* Above the line */
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    height: 100%;
}

.process-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 131, 141, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(0, 131, 141, 0.3);
}

/* Step Number Badge */
.process-step-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: #00838d;
    color: #fff;
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 10px rgba(0, 131, 141, 0.3);
    border: 2px solid #fff;
}

/* Icon Container */
.process-icon-box {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    background: #f0fbff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #00838d;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.process-card:hover .process-icon-box {
    background: #00838d;
    color: #fff;
    transform: rotate(360deg);
}

/* Text Styling */
.process-card h5 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0d233e;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.process-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #666;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Mobile Responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .process-steps-container::before {
        display: none;
        /* Hide line on mobile */
    }

    .process-card {
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
}

/* Network Page CTA Button - Premium Gradient Style */
.btn-network-cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00838d 0%, #0056b3 100%);
    /* Teal to Blue Gradient */
    color: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50px;
    /* Full pill shape */
    padding: 14px 40px;
    /* Premium sizing */
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 131, 141, 0.2);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    display: inline-block;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-network-cta:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0056b3 0%, #00838d 100%);
    /* Reverse Gradient */
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 131, 141, 0.4);
    /* Enhanced Glow */
}

.btn-network-cta:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 10px rgba(0, 131, 141, 0.3);
}

/* Network Service Card List Icons */
.network-service-card .service-list i {
    color: #00838d;
    margin-right: 15px !important;
    background: transparent;
    font-size: 1rem;
    padding: 0;
}

.network-service-card:hover .service-list i {
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Specific List spacing */
.network-service-card .service-list .d-flex {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    align-items: center;
}

.image-composition {
    position: relative;
}

.object-fit-cover {
    object-fit: cover;
}