/* ===== THEME VARIABLES — tuned to your logo ===== */
:root {
  --brand: #0a161e; /* primary midnight */
  --brand-600: #0c1a24; /* hover shade */
  --brand-700: #09131b; /* pressed */
  --brand-contrast: #ffffff; /* text on brand */

  --accent: #0a161e; /* soft gold */
  --accent-600: #e8c287; /* hover gold */
  --bronze: #a6784e; /* warm bronze */

  --text: #0a161e; /* body text */
  --muted: #5c6b75; /* secondary text */
  --bg: #ffffff;
  --soft-bg: #f7f8f9; /* subtle panel bg */
  --card: #ffffff;
  --border: #e5e7eb;

  /* Hero & highlight gradient: midnight → bronze */
  --gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f6f7f8 45%, #e7c79a 100%);

  /* Status colors (kept sensible defaults) */
  --success: #10b981;
  --warning: #f59e0b;
  --danger: #ef4444;

  --midnight: #0a161e;
  --tile-text: #1a1f24;
  --white: #fff;

  /* the blue panel color (close to screenshot) */
  --panel: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    #ffffff 0%,
    #f6f7f8 45%,
    #e7c79a 100%
  ); /* base */
  --panel-900: #0ea5e9; /* heading emphasis */
  --panel-shadow: rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.18);
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: 140px; /* sticky navbar ka offset */
  overflow-x: hidden; /* prevent horizontal scroll globally */
}

body {
  font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.6;
  background: var(--bg);
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  overflow-x: hidden; 
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; 
  word-wrap: break-word;         
  overflow-wrap: anywhere;       
}
h1,
h2 {
  color: var(--brand);
}
p {
  color: var(--text);
}

small {
  color: var(--muted);
}
/* ===== CUSTOM BUTTONS ===== */
.btn-brand {
  background-color: var(--brand);
  border-color: var(--brand);
  color: var(--brand-contrast);
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.btn-brand:hover {
  background-color: var(--brand-600);
  border-color: var(--brand-600);
  color: var(--brand-contrast);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(10, 22, 30, 0.25);
}

.btn-outline-brand {
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  color: var(--brand);
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  background: linear-gradient(#fff, #fff) padding-box,
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--bronze)) border-box;
}
.btn-outline-brand:hover {
  background-color: var(--brand);
  color: var(--brand-contrast);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--brand-600);
  background: linear-gradient(var(--brand), var(--brand)) padding-box,
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--bronze)) border-box;
}

/* ===== TOP BAR ===== */
.top-bar {
  background-color: var(--soft-bg);
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.social-icons a {
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 0 8px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: inline-block;
}
.social-icons a:hover {
  color: var(--brand);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
/* ===== NAVBAR — dark gradient like the screenshot ===== */
.navbar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1020;
  padding: 12px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a161e 0%, #1b2b38 55%, #2a3e50 100%);
  /* fully opaque so it reads well over any background */
  backdrop-filter: none;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

/* brand logo sizing unchanged; just ensure it “reads” on dark */
.navbar-brand {
  color: #fff !important;
}
.navbar-brand:hover {
  color: var(--accent) !important;
}

/* Light links on dark background */
.navbar-nav .nav-link {
  position: relative;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 8px 16px !important;
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  transition: color 0.25s ease, background-color 0.25s ease;
}
.navbar-nav .nav-link:hover,
.navbar-nav .nav-link.active {
  color: #fff !important;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

/* Focus ring with your soft gold */
.navbar-nav .nav-link:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid rgba(244, 208, 155, 0.7);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Dropdown dark theme */
.dropdown-menu {
  background: #121a21;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.4rem;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}
.dropdown-item {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}
.dropdown-item:hover,
.dropdown-item:focus {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(244, 208, 155, 0.18),
    rgba(166, 120, 78, 0.12)
  );
  color: #fff;
}
.dropdown-divider {
  border-top-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

/* Toggler on dark */
.navbar-toggler {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}
.navbar-toggler:focus {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.2rem rgba(244, 208, 155, 0.35);
}
.navbar-toggler-icon {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='30' height='30' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3E%3Cpath stroke='rgba(255,255,255,0.85)' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' stroke-width='2' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

/* “Get Quote” button stays brand colored and legible on dark */
.navbar .btn-brand {
  background-color: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: #1a1a1a;
}
.navbar .btn-brand:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-600);
  border-color: var(--accent-600);
}

/* Optional: when scrolled keep it dark & crisp */
.navbar.scrolled {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a161e 0%, #182633 55%, #223445 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

/* ===== Scoped Hero with left white overlay ===== */
.q-hero-white{
  position: relative;
  min-height: 80vh;
  padding: 120px 0 60px;      /* same spacing feel */
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Background image (same as your screenshot) */
.q-hero-white__bg{
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: url("https://images.pexels.com/photos/3184291/pexels-photo-3184291.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&w=1920");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center right;   /* people visible on right */
  z-index: 0;
}

/* White overlay from left to right (opaque -> transparent) */
.q-hero-white__wash{
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.98) 0%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.96) 30%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.80) 50%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.45) 70%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.00) 92%
  );
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Content always above bg + overlay */
.q-hero-white .container,
.q-hero-white .row,
.q-hero-white [class*="col-"]{
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Gradient accent text (uses your palette) */
.text-brand-emp{
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-600) 0%, var(--bronze) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

/* Mobile tweaks */
@media (max-width: 991.98px){
  .q-hero-white{ padding: 100px 0 56px; }
  /* slightly stronger white on small screens for readability */
  .q-hero-white__wash{
    background: linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.98) 0%,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.95) 42%,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.70) 65%,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.10) 92%
    );
  }
}

.trust-badges {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 1rem;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.trust-badge {
  text-align: center;
  color: white;
}
.trust-badge i {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  display: block;
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* ===== AFFILIATIONS CAROUSEL (centered + infinite) ===== */
.affiliations-carousel {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 2rem 0;
}

.affiliations-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  will-change: transform;
  transition: transform 500ms ease;
  gap: 2rem; /* keep gap consistent with measure below */
}

.affiliation-item {
  flex: 0 0 auto; /* natural width (no fixed 200px) */
  min-width: 160px; /* safe floor so logos don’t collapse */
  height: 80px;
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0 16px;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, opacity 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease,
    box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  opacity: 0.5;
  transform: scale(0.9);
}

.affiliation-item.is-center {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1.15); /* larger center item */
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--accent); /* gold ring from your palette */
}

.carousel-controls {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer; /* ensure pointer cursor */
  transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  z-index: 10;
  user-select: none;
}
.carousel-controls:hover {
  background: var(--brand);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}
.carousel-controls:active {
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0.96);
}
.carousel-prev {
  left: 10px;
}
.carousel-next {
  right: 10px;
}

/* Hide dots entirely (or remove from HTML) */
.carousel-dots {
  display: none !important;
}
/* ===== ACCOMPLISHMENTS — screenshot-style ===== */
.accomplishments.v2 {
  position: relative;
  background: transparent;
  margin-top: -60px;
  z-index: 99999999;
  /* padding: 56px 0 56px; */
}

/* dark band behind (like screenshot) */
.accomplishments.v2::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  top: 56px;
  height: 120px;
}
.overlap-up {
  margin-top: -36px;
} /* pull cards into the dark strip */

/* BLUE intro panel */
.intro-card.v2 {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a161e 0%, #1b2b38 55%, #2a3e50 100%);
  color: #eaf6ff;
  /* border-radius: 14px; */
  padding: 44px 36px;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}
.intro-card.v2 .eyebrow {
  color: #fff;
  opacity: 0.95;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}
.intro-card.v2 .intro-title {
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0.25rem 0 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.6vw + 0.6rem, 2.2rem);
}
.intro-card.v2 .intro-text {
  color: #fff;
}
.intro-card.v2 .btn-intro {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #0b2230;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}
.intro-card.v2 .btn-intro:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* STATS right white panel (one card with 4 cells) */
.stats-panel {
  height: 100%;
  background: #fff;
  /* border-radius: 10px; */
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid #eef0f3;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.stats-grid.v2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0; /* dividers handle the lines */
}
.stat.v2 {
  padding: 28px 24px;
  min-height: 140px;
  background: #fff;
  border-right: 1px solid #eef0f3;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eef0f3;
}
.stat.v2:nth-child(2n) {
  border-right: 0;
} /* no right border on column 2 */
.stat.v2:nth-last-child(-n + 2) {
  border-bottom: 0;
} /* no bottom border on last row */

.stat.v2 .stat-num {
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0a161e;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.2vw + 0.6rem, 2.2rem);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.stat.v2 .stat-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1f2937;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}
.stat.v2 .stat-desc {
  color: #64748b;
  margin: 0;
}

/* tighten for small screens */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .accomplishments.v2::before {
    top: 32px;
    height: 100px;
  }
  .intro-card.v2 {
    padding: 32px 22px;
  }
  .stats-grid.v2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .stat.v2 {
    border-right: 0 !important;
  }
}

/* ===== TESTIMONIALS ===== */
.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 1rem;
  padding: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  height: 100%;
}
.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}
.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
  background: var(--gradient);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 2rem;
}

/* ===== PROCESS STEPS ===== */
.process-step {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  padding: 2rem 1rem;
}
.process-number {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--brand);
  color: white;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(244, 208, 155, 0.35);
}
.process-step::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--border);
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 1;
}
.process-step:last-child::after {
  display: none;
}

/* ===== CONTACT CARDS ===== */
.contact-card {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.contact-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--brand);
}
.contact-card i {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--brand);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* ===== FOOTER ===== */
.footer {
  background-color: var(--brand);
  color: white;
}
.footer a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.footer a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-600);
}
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  margin-top: 2rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
}

/* ===== REVEAL ANIMATIONS ===== */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: all 0.8s ease;
}
.reveal.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.fade-in {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1s ease;
}
.fade-in.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
}
.slide-in-left {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-50px);
  transition: all 0.8s ease;
}
.slide-in-left.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}
.slide-in-right {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(50px);
  transition: all 0.8s ease;
}
.slide-in-right.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}
.stagger-1 {
  transition-delay: 0.1s;
}
.stagger-2 {
  transition-delay: 0.2s;
}
.stagger-3 {
  transition-delay: 0.3s;
}
.stagger-4 {
  transition-delay: 0.4s;
}
.stagger-5 {
  transition-delay: 0.5s;
}
.stagger-6 {
  transition-delay: 0.6s;
}

/* ===== FLOATING ELEMENTS ===== */
.floating {
  animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.brand-logo {
  height: 45px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .brand-logo {
    height: 45px;
  }
}

@keyframes float {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0px);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-20px);
  }
}
.pulse {
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
  }
  50% {
    opacity: 0.7;
  }
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE ADJUSTMENTS ===== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .process-step::after {
    display: none;
  }
  .hero {
    padding: 120px 0 60px;
  }
  .stat-number {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }
}

/* Hero-specific button tweaks for contrast */
.hero .btn-light {
  background-color: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: #1a1a1a;
}
.hero .btn-light:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-600);
  border-color: var(--accent-600);
}
.hero .btn-outline-light {
  border: 2px solid #ffffff;
  color: #ffffff;
}
.hero .btn-outline-light:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.page-header {
  background: var(--gradient);
  color: white;
  padding: 10px 0 10px;
  position: relative;
}

.breadcrumb {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

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

.breadcrumb-item a {
  color: var(--brand);
  text-decoration: none;
}

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

/* ===== SERVICE CARDS ===== */
.service-card-detailed {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 1rem;
  padding: 3rem 2rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  height: 100%;
  text-align: center;
}

.service-card-detailed:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--brand);
}

.service-card-detailed .fa-icon {
  font-size: 4rem;
  color: var(--brand);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.service-card-detailed h3 {
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.service-card-detailed p {
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* ===== FEATURE CARDS ===== */
.feature-card {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 1rem;
  padding: 2rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  height: 100%;
  text-align: center;
}

.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--salesforce);
}

.feature-card .fa-icon {
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: var(--salesforce);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
/* ===== SERVICES (section wrapper, inherits your theme vars) ===== */
.services-section {
  background: var(--bg);
}

/* ===== CAROUSEL LAYOUT ===== */
.services-carousel {
  --svc-gap: 2rem; /* spacing between cards */
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
}
.services-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: var(--svc-gap);
  will-change: transform;
  transition: transform 500ms ease;
}

/* ===== CARD (image left, content right) ===== */
.service-item {
  flex: 0 0 calc((100% - (var(--svc-gap) * 2)) / 2); /* 3 visible on large */
  
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: stretch;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  min-height: 300px;
  /* transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease,
    opacity 0.3s ease; */
  opacity: 0.95;
}
.service-item.is-center {
  transform: scale(1.04);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  /* box-shadow: 0 18px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12); */
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Left image */
.service-item .thumb {
  flex: 0 0 45%;
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.service-item .thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* Right content */
.service-item .content {
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}
.service-item .icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--brand);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.service-item h5 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin: 0.25rem 0 0.75rem;
  color: var(--brand);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.service-item p {
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ===== CONTROLS ===== */
.services-controls {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
  z-index: 10;
}
.services-controls:hover {
  background: var(--brand);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
}
.services-prev {
  left: 15px;
}
.services-next {
  right: 15px;
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
/* 2 cards visible on tablets */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .service-item {
    flex: 0 0 calc((100% - var(--svc-gap)) / 2);
    min-height: 260px;
  }
}
/* 1 card visible + stacked layout on phones */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .service-item {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .service-item .thumb {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    height: 220px;
  }
  .service-item.is-center {
    transform: none;
  }
  .service-item {
    transform: none;
    opacity: 1;
  }
}
/* ===== Polished controls (use brand on hover/active) ===== */
.services-controls {
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}
.services-controls:hover,
.services-controls:focus-visible {
  background: var(--brand);
  color: var(--brand-contrast);
  border-color: var(--brand);
}

/* ===== Edge fades so side cards blend out nicely ===== */
.services-carousel::before,
.services-carousel::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 64px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 5;
}
.services-carousel::before {
  left: 0;
}
.services-carousel::after {
  right: 0;
}

/* ===== Keep layout rules from your previous section ===== */
/* 3-up / 2-up / 1-up stay the same */

/* ===== SERVICE OFFERINGS (cards with image + copy) ===== */
.offerings {
  padding: 3.5rem 0;
  background: var(--bg);
}
.offerings-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}
.offerings-header h2 {
  margin: 0;
}
.offerings-header a {
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--brand);
}
.offerings-header a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-600);
}

.offering-card {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 1rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease,
    border-color 0.25s ease;
}
.offering-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}
.offering-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 190px;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.offering-body {
  padding: 1rem 1rem 1.25rem;
}
.offering-title {
  color: var(--brand);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.offering-text {
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* small tweak for tighter grids on md+ */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .offerings .col-lg-4 {
    display: flex;
  }
  .offerings .offering-card {
    width: 100%;
  }
}
/* ===== TESTIMONIALS CAROUSEL (3-up) ===== */
.testimonials-carousel {
  --t-gap: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
}
.testimonials-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: var(--t-gap);
  will-change: transform;
  transition: transform 500ms ease;
}

/* 3 items on desktop */
.testimonial-item {
  flex: 0 0 calc((100% - (var(--t-gap) * 2)) / 3);
}

/* 2 on tablets */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .testimonial-item {
    flex: 0 0 calc((100% - var(--t-gap)) / 2);
  }
}

/* 1 on phones */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .testimonial-item {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
  }
}

/* Controls */
.testimonials-controls {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 10;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}
.testimonials-controls:hover {
  background: var(--brand);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.06);
}
.testimonials-prev {
  left: 10px;
}
.testimonials-next {
  right: 10px;
}

/* nice edge fade */
.testimonials-carousel::before,
.testimonials-carousel::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 60px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 5;
}
.testimonials-carousel::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    rgba(248, 249, 250, 1),
    rgba(248, 249, 250, 0)
  );
}
.testimonials-carousel::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to left,
    rgba(248, 249, 250, 1),
    rgba(248, 249, 250, 0)
  );
}
.contact-box {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.contact-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}
.text-brand {
  color: var(--brand); /* already defined in your root palette */
}
.emp-content{
  margin-top: 10%;    
}

/* ===== PROCESS: Steps with arrows 1 -> 2 -> 3 -> 4 ===== */
.process-flow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0;                /* connectors fill the gap */
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Step card */
.process-step {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  padding: 2rem 1rem;
  flex: 0 1 22%;         /* ~4 in a row */
  min-width: 220px;      /* prevent too small */
}

/* Number circle */
.process-number {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--brand);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;            /* above the line */
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(244, 208, 155, 0.35);
}

/* Remove any old per-step line if present */
.process-step::after { display: none !important; }

/* Connector segment between steps */
.process-connector {
  position: relative;
  flex: 1 1 auto;        /* stretches between steps */
  height: 60px;          /* same as circle height for vertical centering ref */
  min-width: 40px;       /* keeps a visible line even if tight */
  top: 32px;
}

/* Horizontal line */
.process-connector::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 18px;           /* leave space for arrowhead */
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--border);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Arrowhead (→) at the right end of connector */
.process-connector::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  right: 0;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  border-left: 12px solid var(--border);  /* arrow color */
  border-top: 7px solid transparent;
  border-bottom: 7px solid transparent;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Optional: make line dashed
.process-connector::before {
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(
    to right,
    var(--border), var(--border) 10px,
    transparent 10px, transparent 18px
  );
}
*/

/* Responsive: stack on mobile, hide connectors */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .process-flow {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
  }
  .process-connector {
    display: none;       /* no arrows in stacked layout */
  }
}