/* ============================================
    KAIG GROUP — Component Styles
    ============================================ */

    /* ── HEADER / NAVIGATION ── */
    .site-header {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        z-index: var(--z-sticky);
        padding: 0 var(--space-8);
        transition: all var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-smooth);
        background: transparent;
    }

    .site-header.scrolled {
        background: var(--bg-glass);
        backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
        padding-top: 0;
        padding-bottom: 0;
    }

    [data-theme="light"] .site-header.scrolled {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    }

    .header-inner {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: space-between;
        height: var(--header-height);
        max-width: var(--container-2xl);
        margin: 0 auto;
        transition: height var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-smooth);
    }

    .site-header.scrolled .header-inner {
        height: var(--header-height-scrolled);
    }

    .header-logo {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .header-logo img {
        height: 45px;
        width: auto;
        transition: height var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-smooth);
    }

    .site-header.scrolled .header-logo img {
        height: 36px;
    }

    /* Header Logo Theme Switching */
    .header-logo-light {
        display: none;
    }

    .header-logo-default {
        display: block;
    }

    [data-theme="light"] .header-logo .header-logo-light {
        display: block;
    }

    [data-theme="light"] .header-logo .header-logo-default {
        display: none;
    }

    /* BUT if the header is transparently sitting over a dark banner (homepage unscrolled), keep it white */
    [data-theme="light"] .site-header.over-dark-bg:not(.scrolled) .header-logo .header-logo-light {
        display: none;
    }

    [data-theme="light"] .site-header.over-dark-bg:not(.scrolled) .header-logo .header-logo-default {
        display: block;
    }

    /* Theme specific logo toggling */
    .show-in-light {
        display: none !important;
    }

    [data-theme="light"] .show-in-light {
        display: block !important;
    }

    .show-in-dark {
        display: block !important;
    }

    [data-theme="light"] .show-in-dark {
        display: none !important;
    }


    /* Universal Logo Visibility (Light & Dark Mode) */
    .industry-icon img,
    .strip-logo-collapsed img,
    .strip-logo-expanded img,
    .company-icon img {
        filter: drop-shadow(0px 0px 6px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6)) drop-shadow(0px 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4));
        transition: filter 0.3s ease;
    }

    /* Ensure hover states don't break the shadow */
    .industry-card:hover .industry-icon img,
    .strip:hover .strip-logo-collapsed img {
        filter: drop-shadow(0px 0px 8px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8)) drop-shadow(0px 3px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5));
    }

    /* Desktop Navigation */
    .nav-desktop {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: var(--space-1);
    }

    .nav-link {
        position: relative;
        padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
        font-size: var(--text-sm);
        font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
        color: var(--text-primary);
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
        transition: color var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-smooth);
        white-space: nowrap;
    }

    .nav-link::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 0;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(0);
        width: calc(100% - var(--space-8));
        height: 2px;
        background: var(--primary);
        transition: transform var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out);
        transform-origin: center;
    }

    .nav-link:hover,
    .nav-link.active {
        color: var(--primary);
    }

    .nav-link:hover::after,
    .nav-link.active::after {
        transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(1);
    }

    /* Force light text when header is transparent over a dark banner (homepage) */
    .site-header.over-dark-bg:not(.scrolled) .nav-link {
        color: #FFFFFF;
    }

    .site-header.over-dark-bg:not(.scrolled) .nav-link:hover,
    .site-header.over-dark-bg:not(.scrolled) .nav-link.active {
        color: var(--primary);
    }

    /* Mega Menu */
    .nav-item-mega {
        position: relative;
    }

    .mega-menu {
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px);
        opacity: 0;
        visibility: hidden;
        pointer-events: none;
        background: var(--bg-card);
        border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
        border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
        padding: var(--space-8);
        min-width: 700px;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
        transition: all var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out);
        z-index: var(--z-dropdown);
    }

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

    .mega-menu-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: var(--space-4);
    }

    .mega-menu-item {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: var(--space-3);
        padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
        border-radius: var(--radius-md);
        transition: var(--transition-all);
    }

    .mega-menu-item:hover {
        background: var(--bg-tertiary);
        color: var(--primary);
    }

    .mega-menu-item-icon {
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        border-radius: var(--radius-md);
        background: var(--primary-glow);
        color: var(--primary);
        font-size: var(--text-lg);
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .mega-menu-item-name {
        font-size: var(--text-sm);
        font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
    }

    .mega-menu-item-sector {
        font-size: var(--text-xs);
        color: var(--text-muted);
    }

    /* Header Actions */
    .header-actions {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: var(--space-4);
    }

    /* Theme Toggle */
    .theme-toggle {
        position: relative;
        width: 48px;
        height: 26px;
        border-radius: var(--radius-full);
        background: var(--secondary-lighter);
        border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
        cursor: pointer;
        transition: var(--transition-all);
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        padding: 3px;
    }

    .theme-toggle::after {
        content: '';
        width: 20px;
        height: 20px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        background: var(--primary);
        transition: transform var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-spring);
        box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    }

    [data-theme="light"] .theme-toggle::after {
        transform: translateX(20px);
    }

    .theme-toggle-icon {
        position: absolute;
        font-size: 12px;
        transition: opacity var(--duration-normal);
    }

    .theme-toggle-icon.moon {
        left: 7px;
        opacity: 1;
    }

    .theme-toggle-icon.sun {
        right: 7px;
        opacity: 0.5;
    }

    [data-theme="light"] .theme-toggle-icon.moon {
        opacity: 0.5;
    }

    [data-theme="light"] .theme-toggle-icon.sun {
        opacity: 1;
    }

    /* Mobile Toggle */
    .nav-mobile-toggle {
        display: none;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 5px;
        width: 28px;
        height: 20px;
        justify-content: center;
        cursor: pointer;
        z-index: calc(var(--z-modal) + 1);
    }

    .nav-mobile-toggle span {
        display: block;
        height: 2px;
        background: var(--text-primary);
        border-radius: 2px;
        transition: var(--transition-all);
        transform-origin: center;
    }

    .nav-mobile-toggle.open span:nth-child(1) {
        transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
    }

    .nav-mobile-toggle.open span:nth-child(2) {
        opacity: 0;
    }

    .nav-mobile-toggle.open span:nth-child(3) {
        transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
    }

    .site-header.over-dark-bg:not(.scrolled) .nav-mobile-toggle span {
        background: #FFFFFF;
    }

    /* Mobile Nav Drawer */
    .nav-mobile {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        right: -100%;
        width: min(380px, 90vw);
        height: 100vh;
        background: var(--bg-secondary);
        z-index: var(--z-modal);
        transition: right var(--duration-slow) var(--ease-out);
        padding: calc(var(--header-height) + var(--space-8)) var(--space-8) var(--space-8);
        overflow-y: auto;
        border-left: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    }

    .nav-mobile.open {
        right: 0;
    }

    .nav-mobile-overlay {
        position: fixed;
        inset: 0;
        background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
        z-index: calc(var(--z-modal) - 1);
        opacity: 0;
        visibility: hidden;
        transition: var(--transition-all);
    }

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

    .nav-mobile-link {
        display: block;
        padding: var(--space-4) 0;
        font-size: var(--text-lg);
        font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
        color: var(--text-primary);
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
        transition: var(--transition-colors);
    }

    .nav-mobile-link:hover,
    .nav-mobile-link.active {
        color: var(--primary);
    }

    @media (max-width: 1024px) {
        .nav-desktop {
            display: none;
        }

        .nav-mobile-toggle {
            display: flex;
        }

        .site-header {
            padding: 0 var(--space-4);
        }
    }

    /* ── Added: Mobile Dropdown & Subitem Layout ── */
    .nav-mobile-dropdown-toggle {
        width: 100%;
        background: none;
        border: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
        text-align: left;
        cursor: pointer;
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-between;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .nav-mobile-submenu {
        max-height: 0;
        overflow: hidden;
        transition: max-height 0.3s ease-out;
        background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .nav-mobile-submenu.open {
        max-height: 500px;
        overflow-y: auto;
        transition: max-height 0.4s ease-in;
    }

    .nav-mobile-subitem {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 14px;
        padding: 12px 20px 12px 24px;
        border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
        text-decoration: none;
    }

    .nav-mobile-subitem .subitem-icon {
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
        min-width: 36px;
        min-height: 36px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        background: #fff;
        border-radius: 6px;
        overflow: hidden;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .nav-mobile-subitem .subitem-icon img,
    .nav-mobile-subitem .subitem-icon svg {
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        max-height: 100% !important;
        object-fit: contain !important;
    }

    .nav-mobile-subitem .subitem-text {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        font-weight: 500;
        color: var(--text-primary);
        text-align: left;
        white-space: nowrap;
        overflow: hidden;
        text-overflow: ellipsis;
    }

/* ── BUTTONS ── */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-8);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    transition: all var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1), transparent);
    transform: translateX(-100%);
    transition: transform 0.5s;
}

.btn:hover::before {
    transform: translateX(100%);
}

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

.btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    border-color: var(--primary-dark);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.3);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

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

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

.btn-ghost {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--primary);
    padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
}

.btn-ghost:hover {
    background: var(--primary-glow);
}

.btn-lg {
    padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-10);
    font-size: var(--text-base);
}

.btn-sm {
    padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-5);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
}

.btn-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    padding: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
}


/* ── CARDS ── */
.card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: var(--space-8);
    transition: all var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.card:hover {
    border-color: var(--border-color-active);
    background: var(--bg-card-hover);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), var(--shadow-glow);
}

.card-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    background: var(--primary-glow);
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: var(--text-2xl);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
    transition: var(--transition-all);
}

.card:hover .card-icon {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.card-title {
    font-size: var(--text-xl);
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.card-text {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}

.card-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    margin-top: var(--space-4);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
    color: var(--primary);
    transition: gap var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out);
}

.card-link:hover {
    gap: var(--space-3);
    color: var(--primary-light);
}

/* Company Card */
.company-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: var(--space-6);
    text-align: center;
    transition: all var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.company-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--primary);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out);
}

.company-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: var(--border-color-active);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), var(--shadow-glow);
}

.company-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.company-card-logo {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    background: var(--primary-glow);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-4);
    font-size: var(--text-2xl);
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
}

.company-card-name {
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.company-card-sector {
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    color: var(--primary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wider);
    font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
}


/* ── HERO SECTION ── */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    height: 100vh;
    min-height: 600px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--secondary-dark);
}

.hero-carousel {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
}

.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75) 0%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) 50%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 100%);
    z-index: 3;
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 4;
    max-width: 700px;
    padding-top: var(--header-height);
}

.hero-label {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
    background: rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
    color: var(--primary-light);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wider);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.hero-label-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
    font-weight: var(--weight-black);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
    line-height: var(--leading-tight);
}

.hero-title .text-accent {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.hero-description {
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
    max-width: 540px;
    line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}

.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-4);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-controls {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: var(--space-10);
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 5;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-6);
}

.hero-dots {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-3);
}

.hero-arrows {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-3);
}

.hero-scroll-indicator {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: var(--space-8);
    right: var(--space-8);
    z-index: 5;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wider);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    writing-mode: vertical-rl;
}

.hero-scroll-indicator::after {
    content: '';
    width: 1px;
    height: 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--primary), transparent);
    animation: float 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}


/* ── ABOUT SECTION ── */
.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-16);
    align-items: center;
}

.about-image {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
}

.about-image::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border: 2px solid var(--primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--duration-normal);
}

.about-image:hover::after {
    opacity: 0.3;
}

.about-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-6);
    margin-top: var(--space-10);
}

.about-stat {
    padding: var(--space-5);
    background: var(--bg-tertiary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--primary);
}

.about-stat-number {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: var(--text-3xl);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    color: var(--primary);
}

.about-stat-label {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-top: var(--space-1);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-8);
    }

    /* Center every direct child of .about-grid on mobile */
    .about-grid>div {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
        width: 100%;
        box-sizing: border-box;
        padding-left: 5%;
        padding-right: 5%;
    }

    /* Center images and keep them away from edges */
    .about-grid>div img {
        display: block;
        width: 85% !important;
        max-width: 85% !important;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
        box-sizing: border-box;
    }

    /* Center all text elements — match the 85% image width */
    .about-grid .section-label,
    .about-grid .section-title,
    .about-grid p,
    .about-grid>div>.reveal {
        text-align: center;
        max-width: 85%;
        width: 85%;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }
}


/* ── MILESTONE TIMELINE ── */
.timeline {
    position: relative;
    padding: var(--space-8) 0;
}

.timeline-container {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.timeline-item {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-6);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
    align-items: center;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-content {
    grid-column: 3;
    text-align: left;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-spacer {
    grid-column: 1;
}

.timeline-content {
    padding: var(--space-6);
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    transition: var(--transition-all);
}

.timeline-content:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}

.timeline-year {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.timeline-title {
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.timeline-text {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.timeline-center {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    #timeline-items {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column-reverse;
        padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-2);
        position: relative;
    }

    .timeline-line {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .timeline-item {
        display: block;
        width: 75%;
        margin-bottom: -30px;
        /* Overlap for 3D staircase effect */
        position: relative;
        transition: transform 0.5s;
    }

    /* Continuous Staircase climbing from bottom-left to top-right */
    .timeline-item:nth-child(1) {
        margin-left: 0%;
        z-index: 20;
    }

    .timeline-item:nth-child(2) {
        margin-left: 5%;
        z-index: 19;
    }

    .timeline-item:nth-child(3) {
        margin-left: 10%;
        z-index: 18;
    }

    .timeline-item:nth-child(4) {
        margin-left: 15%;
        z-index: 17;
    }

    .timeline-item:nth-child(5) {
        margin-left: 20%;
        z-index: 16;
    }

    .timeline-item:nth-child(6) {
        margin-left: 25%;
        z-index: 15;
    }

    .timeline-item:nth-child(7) {
        margin-left: 25%;
        z-index: 14;
    }

    .timeline-item:nth-child(8) {
        margin-left: 20%;
        z-index: 13;
    }

    .timeline-item:nth-child(9) {
        margin-left: 15%;
        z-index: 12;
    }

    .timeline-item:nth-child(10) {
        margin-left: 10%;
        z-index: 11;
    }

    .timeline-spacer {
        display: none;
    }

    /* Premium 3D Step Body */
    .timeline-content {
        background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(30, 30, 30, 1), rgba(15, 15, 15, 1));
        border-top: 2px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.1);
        border-left: 2px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.1);
        border-right: 2px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
        border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
        box-shadow:
            -15px 20px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9),
            inset 2px 2px 5px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
        border-radius: 12px;
        padding: var(--space-5);
        position: relative;
        transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    }

    /* Side Riser to make it look like a physical step block */
    .timeline-content::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: -10px;
        width: 10px;
        height: 100%;
        background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #222, #000);
        transform: skewY(-45deg);
        transform-origin: right;
        border-radius: 4px 0 0 4px;
        transition: all 0.6s ease;
        opacity: 0.5;
    }

    /* Bottom Riser */
    .timeline-content::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        bottom: -10px;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 10px;
        background: linear-gradient(to right, #111, #000);
        transform: skewX(-45deg);
        transform-origin: top;
        border-radius: 0 0 4px 4px;
        transition: all 0.6s ease;
        opacity: 0.5;
    }

    /* Premium Reveal Animation: Step pops up and glows */
    .timeline-item.revealed .timeline-content {
        background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(40, 35, 10, 1), rgba(20, 18, 5, 1));
        border-top-color: rgba(255, 215, 0, 1);
        border-left-color: rgba(255, 215, 0, 1);
        box-shadow:
            -20px 30px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 1),
            inset 3px 3px 15px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.2),
            0 0 30px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.15);
        transform: translate(5px, -10px);
    }

    /* Make risers glow when revealed */
    .timeline-item.revealed .timeline-content::before {
        background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.4), #000);
        opacity: 1;
    }

    .timeline-item.revealed .timeline-content::after {
        background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.2), #000);
        opacity: 1;
    }

    /* Glowing Node on the corner */
    .timeline-center {
        position: absolute;
        top: -15px;
        left: -15px;
        z-index: 10;
        width: auto;
        height: auto;
    }

    .timeline-dot {
        width: 18px;
        height: 18px;
        background: #111;
        border: 3px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.3);
        box-shadow: none;
        transition: all 0.5s ease;
    }

    .timeline-item.revealed .timeline-dot {
        background: #FFD700;
        border-color: #fff;
        box-shadow: 0 0 15px #FFD700;
    }
}


/* ── TESTIMONIALS ── */
.testimonial-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: var(--space-8);
    position: relative;
}

.testimonial-quote {
    font-size: var(--text-4xl);
    color: var(--primary);
    opacity: 0.3;
    position: absolute;
    top: var(--space-4);
    left: var(--space-6);
    font-family: Georgia, serif;
    line-height: 1;
}

.testimonial-text {
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
    padding-top: var(--space-4);
}

.testimonial-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-3);
}

.testimonial-avatar {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--primary-glow);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
}

.testimonial-name {
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
}

.testimonial-role {
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Testimonial Auto-scroll Carousel */
.testimonial-carousel-wrapper {
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    padding: var(--space-4) 0;
}

.testimonial-carousel-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-6);
    width: max-content;
    animation: scrollTestimonials 40s linear infinite;
}

.testimonial-carousel-track:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.testimonial-card {
    width: 380px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes scrollTestimonials {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(calc(-50% - (var(--space-6) / 2)));
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .testimonial-card {
        width: 320px;
    }
}

/* Company Auto-scroll Carousel */
.company-carousel-wrapper {
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    padding: var(--space-4) 0;
    /* Prevents touch gestures from triggering unwanted page selections */
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.company-carousel-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-6);
    width: max-content;
    animation: scrollCompanies 50s linear infinite;
    /* Forces GPU acceleration for smooth rendering on mobile */
    will-change: transform;
}

/* Use hover for desktop, avoid sticky hover states on mobile touch */
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
    .company-carousel-track:hover {
        animation-play-state: paused;
    }
}

.company-carousel-track .company-card {
    width: 380px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    /* Ensures smooth rendering layer for child elements */
    transform: translateZ(0);
}

@keyframes scrollCompanies {
    0% {
        transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    }

    100% {
        /* Moving exactly -50% works seamlessly when the items are precisely doubled in JS */
        transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .company-carousel-track .company-card {
        width: 300px;
    }
}

/* ── CHAIRMAN / LEADER SECTION ── */
.leader-section {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-16);
    align-items: center;
}

.leader-image {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.leader-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
    filter: grayscale(20%);
    transition: filter var(--duration-slow);
}

.leader-image:hover img {
    filter: grayscale(0%);
}

.leader-image::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 40%;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), transparent);
    z-index: 1;
    border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
}

.leader-role {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--primary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wider);
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.leader-name {
    font-size: var(--text-4xl);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.leader-bio p {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}

.leader-quote {
    padding: var(--space-6);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--primary);
    background: var(--primary-glow);
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
    margin-top: var(--space-8);
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .leader-section {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}


/* ── MAP / GLOBAL PRESENCE ── */
.map-section {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: var(--space-8);
}

.map-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    background: var(--secondary-dark);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.map-dot {
    position: absolute;
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    background: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    animation: pulseGlow 2s ease-in-out infinite;
    z-index: 2;
}

.map-dot::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.3);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.map-label {
    position: absolute;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
    white-space: nowrap;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(5px);
    transition: var(--transition-all);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.map-dot:hover+.map-label,
.map-dot:hover .map-label {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}


/* ── FORMS ── */
.form-group {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.form-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.form-input,
.form-textarea,
.form-select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
    background: var(--bg-tertiary);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    transition: var(--transition-all);
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-textarea:focus,
.form-select:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--primary-glow);
    outline: none;
}

.form-input::placeholder,
.form-textarea::placeholder {
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.form-textarea {
    min-height: 80px;
    resize: vertical;
}

.form-input.error,
.form-textarea.error {
    border-color: var(--error);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.15);
}

.form-error {
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    color: var(--error);
    margin-top: var(--space-1);
}

.form-file {
    position: relative;
}

.form-file-input {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.form-file-label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    padding: var(--space-6);
    background: var(--bg-tertiary);
    border: 2px dashed var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    transition: var(--transition-all);
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: center;
}

.form-file-label:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--primary);
    background: var(--primary-glow);
}

.form-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-6);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .form-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}


/* ── FOOTER ── */
.site-footer {
    background: var(--secondary-darker);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.footer-main {
    padding: var(--space-16) 0;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-12);
}

.footer-brand {
    max-width: 320px;
}

.footer-logo {
    height: 50px;
    width: auto;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.footer-description {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
    line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}

.footer-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-3);
}

.footer-social-link {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
    transition: var(--transition-all);
}

.footer-social-link:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--primary);
    background: var(--primary-glow);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.footer-heading {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wider);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.footer-heading::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--primary);
}

.footer-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-3);
}

.footer-link {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    transition: var(--transition-colors);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
}

.footer-link:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

.footer-link::before {
    content: '›';
    color: var(--primary);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--duration-fast);
}

.footer-link:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Newsletter */
.footer-newsletter {
    margin-top: var(--space-6);
}

.footer-newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-2);
}

.footer-newsletter-input {
    flex: 1;
    padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
    background: var(--bg-tertiary);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
}

.footer-newsletter-input:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    outline: none;
}

.footer-newsletter-btn {
    padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-5);
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    transition: var(--transition-all);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.footer-newsletter-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary-dark);
}

/* Footer Bottom */
.footer-bottom {
    padding: var(--space-6) 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--space-4);
}

.footer-copyright {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.footer-bottom-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-6);
}

.footer-bottom-link {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    transition: var(--transition-colors);
}

.footer-bottom-link:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

    /* Center headings and their underlines */
    .footer-heading {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .footer-heading::after {
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }

    /* Quick Links & Group Companies: 2-column grid on mobile */
    .footer-links {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
    }

    /* Contact Us: Keep as 1 column and center content */
    .footer-grid>div:last-child .footer-links {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .footer-grid>div:last-child .footer-link {
        justify-content: center;
        text-align: center;
    }

    /* Remove the hover translateX and arrow on mobile for clean grid alignment */
    .footer-link:hover {
        transform: none;
    }

    .footer-link::before {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* ── Light Theme Footer Overrides ── */
[data-theme="light"] .site-footer .footer-description,
[data-theme="light"] .site-footer .footer-link,
[data-theme="light"] .site-footer .footer-social-link {
    color: #B0B0B0;
}

[data-theme="light"] .site-footer .footer-heading {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

[data-theme="light"] .site-footer .footer-copyright,
[data-theme="light"] .site-footer .footer-bottom-link {
    color: #808080;
}

[data-theme="light"] .site-footer .footer-link:hover,
[data-theme="light"] .site-footer .footer-bottom-link:hover,
[data-theme="light"] .site-footer .footer-social-link:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
}

[data-theme="light"] .site-footer .footer-social-link {
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

[data-theme="light"] .site-footer .footer-social-link:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
}


/* ── NEWS CARDS ── */
.news-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-all);
}

.news-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.news-card-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 200px;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform var(--duration-slow) var(--ease-out);
}

.news-card:hover .news-card-image {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.news-card-body {
    padding: var(--space-6);
}

.news-card-date {
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.news-card-title {
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
    line-height: var(--leading-snug);
}

.news-card-excerpt {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}


/* ── INDUSTRIES SECTION ── */
.industry-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: var(--space-8);
    transition: var(--transition-all);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.industry-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-out);
}

.industry-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--border-color-active);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.industry-card:hover::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.industry-icon {
    font-size: var(--text-3xl);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.industry-name {
    font-size: var(--text-xl);
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.industry-companies {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    margin-top: var(--space-4);
}

.industry-company-tag {
    padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-3);
    background: var(--primary-glow);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
}


/* ── WHY CHOOSE US ── */
.why-card {
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--space-10);
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    transition: var(--transition-all);
}

.why-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), var(--shadow-glow);
}

.why-number {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: var(--text-6xl);
    font-weight: var(--weight-black);
    color: var(--primary);
    opacity: 0.15;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
    line-height: 1;
}

.why-title {
    font-size: var(--text-xl);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.why-text {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}


/* ── SERVICES ── */
.service-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--space-6);
    padding: var(--space-8);
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    transition: var(--transition-all);
}

.service-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--border-color-active);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.service-number {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--primary-glow);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}


/* ── PAGE HERO BANNER ── */
.page-hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: calc(var(--header-height) + var(--space-20)) 0 var(--space-20);
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center;
}

.page-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 50%, rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.08), transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 70% 80%, rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.05), transparent 40%);
}

.page-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, var(--text-6xl));
    font-weight: var(--weight-black);
    position: relative;
}

.page-hero-breadcrumb {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    margin-top: var(--space-4);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    position: relative;
}

.page-hero-breadcrumb a {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.page-hero-breadcrumb .separator {
    color: var(--text-muted);
}


/* ── ADMIN DASHBOARD ── */
.admin-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--space-4);
}

.admin-tabs {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.admin-tab {
    padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-5);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    transition: var(--transition-all);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.admin-tab.active,
.admin-tab:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

.admin-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: separate;
    border-spacing: 0;
}

.admin-table th {
    padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
    text-align: left;
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wider);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    background: var(--bg-tertiary);
}

.admin-table th:first-child {
    border-radius: var(--radius-md) 0 0 0;
}

.admin-table th:last-child {
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) 0 0;
}

.admin-table td {
    padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.admin-table tr:hover td {
    background: var(--bg-tertiary);
}

.admin-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-3);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
}

.admin-badge.new {
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
    color: var(--success);
}

.admin-badge.reviewed {
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
    color: var(--info);
}


/* ── THANK YOU PAGE ── */
.thankyou-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 100vh;
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--space-8);
}

.thankyou-check {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--primary-glow);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
    animation: scaleIn 0.5s var(--ease-spring);
}

.thankyou-check svg {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.thankyou-check .checkmark-path {
    stroke-dasharray: 100;
    stroke-dashoffset: 100;
    animation: checkmark 0.8s var(--ease-out) 0.3s forwards;
}

.thankyou-title {
    font-size: var(--text-4xl);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.thankyou-text {
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
    max-width: 500px;
}

.thankyou-redirect {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.thankyou-redirect span {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
}


/* ── MODAL ── */
.modal-backdrop {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    z-index: var(--z-modal-backdrop);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-all);
}

.modal-backdrop.open {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.modal {
    position: fixed;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.95);
    z-index: var(--z-modal);
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
    max-width: 800px;
    width: 90%;
    max-height: 85vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-all);
}

.modal.open {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
}

.modal-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-8);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    z-index: 1;
}

.modal-close {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    transition: var(--transition-all);
}

.modal-close:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--primary);
    background: var(--primary-glow);
}

.modal-body {
    padding: var(--space-8);
}


/* ── CAREER CARD ── */
.career-highlight {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-12);
    align-items: center;
}

.career-perks {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-4);
}

.career-perk {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    padding: var(--space-4);
    background: var(--bg-tertiary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.career-perk-icon {
    font-size: var(--text-xl);
    color: var(--primary);
}

.career-perk-text {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .career-highlight {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}


/* ── GOOGLE MAP EMBED ── */
.map-embed {
    width: 100%;
    height: 400px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.map-embed iframe {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: none;
}


/* ── CONTACT INFO ── */
.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-12);
}

.contact-info-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--space-4);
    padding: var(--space-6);
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    transition: var(--transition-all);
}

.contact-info-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.contact-info-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: var(--primary-glow);
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-info-label {
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}

.contact-info-value {
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .contact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}


/* ── TEAM GRID ── */
.team-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-6);
}

.team-card {
    text-align: center;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: var(--space-10);
    transition: var(--transition-all);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.team-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--border-color-active);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.team-card-image {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-4);
    border: 3px solid var(--border-color);
    transition: var(--transition-all);
}

.team-card:hover .team-card-image {
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

.team-card-name {
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}

.team-card-role {
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    color: var(--primary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .team-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .team-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}


/* ── FLOATING WHATSAPP ── */
.floating-whatsapp {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: var(--space-6);
    left: var(--space-6);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    background: #25D366;
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
    z-index: 1000;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.floating-whatsapp:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .floating-whatsapp {
        bottom: var(--space-4);
        left: var(--space-4);
        width: 48px;
        height: 48px;
    }
}

/* ── COMPANIES BANNER ACCORDION ── */

/* Desktop Layout (1025px and up) */
.banner-accordion-section {
    position: relative;
    height: 70vh;
    min-height: 500px;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    border-top: 2px solid var(--border-color);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-color);
}

.strips-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    height: 100%;
    width: 100%;
}

.strip {
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 60px;
    transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.1, 0.25, 1);
    cursor: pointer;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.strip.inactive {
    width: 60px;
    flex-grow: 0;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.strip.active {
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.strip-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0.6;
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 1s ease;
    filter: grayscale(80%);
}

.strip.active .strip-bg {
    opacity: 0.9;
    filter: grayscale(0%);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.strip-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 100%);
    opacity: 1;
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease;
}

.strip.active .strip-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 100%);
}

.strip-color-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0.85;
    transition: all 0.8s ease;
}

.strip.active .strip-color-overlay {
    opacity: 0;
}

.strip-content {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding: var(--space-8);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.strip-title-collapsed {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: var(--space-8);
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    margin: 0 auto;
    writing-mode: vertical-rl;
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    color: #fff;
    opacity: 1;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    height: 350px;
}

.strip-title-collapsed span {
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.strip-logo-collapsed {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.strip.active .strip-title-collapsed {
    opacity: 0;
}

.strip-content-expanded {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
    transition-delay: 0s;
    max-width: 600px;
}

.strip.active .strip-content-expanded {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition-delay: 0.4s;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.strip-title-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-4);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.strip-logo-expanded {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.strip-title-expanded {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.strip-desc-expanded {
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
    line-height: 1.6;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Universal Logo Visibility (Light & Dark Mode) */
.industry-icon img,
.strip-logo-collapsed img,
.strip-logo-expanded img,
.company-icon img {
    filter: drop-shadow(0px 0px 6px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6)) drop-shadow(0px 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4));
    transition: filter 0.3s ease;
}

/* Hover states */
.industry-card:hover .industry-icon img,
.strip:hover .strip-logo-collapsed img {
    filter: drop-shadow(0px 0px 8px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8)) drop-shadow(0px 3px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5));
}


/* ── TABLET LAYOUT (768px to 1024px) ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) and (min-width: 768px) {
    .banner-accordion-section {
        height: auto;
        min-height: 500px;
        overflow: visible;
    }

    .strips-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        height: auto;
    }

    .strip {
        width: 100% !important;
        height: auto;
        position: relative;
        min-width: 100%;
        flex: none;
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    .strip.inactive {
        height: 70px;
        width: 100%;
        flex-grow: 0;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .strip.active {
        height: auto;
        flex-grow: 0;
    }

    .strip-content {
        position: relative;
        inset: auto;
        padding: var(--space-6);
    }

    .strip-title-collapsed {
        position: static;
        writing-mode: horizontal-tb;
        transform: none;
        font-size: var(--text-base);
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: flex-start;
        width: 100%;
        text-align: left;
        height: auto;
        gap: var(--space-3);
        letter-spacing: 1px;
        margin: 0;
        padding: 0;
        bottom: auto;
    }

    .strip-logo-collapsed {
        transform: none;
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .strip-content-expanded {
        max-width: 100%;
        padding-top: var(--space-6);
    }

    .strip-title-expanded {
        font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    }

    .strip-desc-expanded {
        font-size: var(--text-sm);
        -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    }
}


/* ── MOBILE LAYOUT (Below 768px) ── */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .banner-accordion-section {
        height: auto;
        min-height: auto;
        overflow: visible;
        border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    }

    .strips-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        height: auto;
    }

    .strip {
        width: 100% !important;
        height: auto;
        position: relative;
        min-width: 100%;
        flex: none;
        margin-bottom: 0;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        overflow: hidden;
        /* Ensures background images stay contained */
    }

    .strip:last-child {
        border-bottom: none;
    }

    .strip.inactive {
        height: 80px;
        width: 100%;
        flex-grow: 0;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .strip.active {
        height: auto;
        flex-grow: 0;
    }

    /* RESTORED: Keep backgrounds visible on mobile with proper positioning */
    .strip-bg {
        display: block;
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        object-fit: cover;
        z-index: 1;
    }

    /* RESTORED: Keep overlay visible to guarantee text contrast */
    .strip-overlay {
        display: block;
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
        /* Adjust darkness for readability */
        z-index: 2;
    }

    .strip-content {
        position: relative;
        inset: auto;
        padding: var(--space-6);
        justify-content: flex-start;
        z-index: 3;
        /* Ensures text sits above background and overlay */
    }

    .strip-title-collapsed {
        position: static;
        writing-mode: horizontal-tb;
        transform: none;
        font-size: var(--text-base);
        font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: flex-start;
        width: 100%;
        text-align: left;
        height: auto;
        gap: var(--space-3);
        letter-spacing: 1px;
        margin: 0;
        padding: 0;
        bottom: auto;
        opacity: 1;
        color: #ffffff;
        /* Ensures high contrast */
    }

    .strip.active .strip-title-collapsed {
        opacity: 0;
        display: none;
    }

    .strip-logo-collapsed {
        transform: none;
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .strip-content-expanded {
        max-width: 100%;
        padding: 0;
        opacity: 0;
        transform: none;
        transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    }

    .strip.active .strip-content-expanded {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: none;
        transition-delay: 0s;
        padding: var(--space-6);
    }

    .strip-title-expanded {
        font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 5vw, 2rem);
        margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
        color: #ffffff;
    }

    .strip-desc-expanded {
        font-size: var(--text-sm);
        margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
        /* Softer white for description text */
        -webkit-line-clamp: 4;
        display: -webkit-box;
        -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .strip-title-wrapper {
        gap: var(--space-3);
        margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
    }

    .strip-logo-expanded {
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
    }

    /* Company badges styling */
    .strip-content-expanded>div[style*="flex"] {
        margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
    }

    .strip-content-expanded a.btn {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }
}


/* ── SMALL MOBILE (Below 480px) ── */
@media (max-width: 479px) {
    .banner-accordion-section {
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .strip.inactive {
        height: 75px;
    }

    .strip-title-collapsed {
        font-size: var(--text-sm);
        padding: 0;
        letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    }

    .strip-logo-collapsed {
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
    }

    .strip-content {
        padding: var(--space-5);
    }

    .strip-title-expanded {
        font-size: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 1.5rem);
    }

    .strip-desc-expanded {
        font-size: var(--text-xs);
        line-height: 1.4;
        -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    }

    .strip-logo-expanded {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
    }

    .strip-content-expanded a.btn {
        font-size: var(--text-sm);
        padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
    }
}

/* Ensure the custom cursor never blocks mouse interactions */
.cursor-dot,
.cursor-ring,
.mouse-glow {
    pointer-events: none !important;
}

/* Ensure the modal overlay lets clicks pass through its background backdrop, 
   while capturing interactions strictly on the inner content box */
.team-modal-overlay {
    pointer-events: auto;
    /* allows backdrop click-to-close */
}

.team-modal-content {
    pointer-events: auto;
}