:root{
  --blue:#3b85c6;
  --blue-dark:#15568f;
  --blue-pale:#edf6fd;
  --ink:#122235;
  --muted:#68788a;
  --gold:#f2b63f;
  --white:#fff;
  --grey:#f6f9fc;
  --line:#dfe7ef;
  --shadow:0 22px 55px rgba(19,47,77,.11)

  /* Step A: Global Typography & Text Smoothing */
  --font-heading: 'Poppins', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif
}
*{box-sizing:border-box}

html{
  scroll-behavior:smooth;

  /* Enables anti-aliasing for much crisper, clearer font rendering */
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility
}

body{
  margin:0;font-family:"DM Sans",sans-serif;
  color:var(--ink);
  line-height:1.6;

  /* Step B: Apply Inter to all body text */
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: #1a202c;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: 1rem
}

a{
  text-decoration:none;
  color:inherit
}

.container{
  width:min(1160px,92%);
  margin:auto
}

.utility{
  background:var(--blue-dark);
  color:#e9f4ff;
  font-size:12px
}

.utility-inner{
  height:38px;
  display:flex;
  justify-content:space-between;
  align-items:center
}

.utility a{
  margin-left:24px
}

.nav{
  height:86px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between
}
  
.logo-link img{
  width:210px;
  height:auto;
  display:block
}

.nav-links{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:27px;
  font-size:14px;
  font-weight:700
}

.nav-links a:hover{
  color:var(--blue)
}

.nav-button{
  background:var(--blue);
  color:#fff!important;
  padding:12px 18px;
  border-radius:7px
}

.menu-btn{
  display:none;
  background:none;
  border:0;
  font-size:25px
}

.header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background: #ffffff; /* Ensures page content doesn't show behind header text */
  z-index: 1000;       /* Keeps the header layered above all other page elements */
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08); /* Optional drop shadow for depth */
}

.hero{
  min-height:650px;
  position:relative;
  color:#fff;
  overflow:hidden
}

.hero-bg{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(4,25,47,.93),rgba(4,25,47,.65),rgba(4,25,47,.16)),url("https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1621905252507-b35492cc74b4?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1800&q=85") center/cover
}

.hero-content{
  position:relative;
  min-height:650px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center
}

.hero-copy{
  max-width:740px;
  padding:65px 0
}

.eyebrow{
  color:var(--gold);
  font-size:12px;
  font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:.18em
}

.eyebroo{
  color:var(--gold);
  font-size:20px;
  font-weight:900;
  letter-spacing:.18em
}

.hero h1,.section h2,.cta h2{
  font-family:Manrope,sans-serif;
  line-height:1.08
}

.hero h1{
  font-size:clamp(42px,6vw,78px);
  margin:17px 0 22px
}
.hero p{
  max-width:650px;
  color:#e6f1fb;
  font-size:18px
}

/* Social Proof Section */
.social-proof {
  background-color: #f8f9fa;
  padding: 60px 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

.trust-header h2 {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

* Trust Badge Pill */
.trust-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #f5f5f7;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #333333;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

/* SVG Icon alignment */
.google-icon {
  display: block;
}

.trust-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.trust-badge .rating {
  color: #ffb400; /* Trustpilot Green */
  font-weight: 800;
}

.trust-badge .star-icon {
  color: #00b67a;
}

.trust-badge .trustpilot-brand {
  color: #111;
  margin-left: 5px;
}

.trust-badge a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

.google-icon {
  display: inline-block;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

/* Reviews Grid Layout */
.reviews-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.review-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-align: left;
  border: 1px solid #e9ecef;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.reviews-slider {
  padding: 20px 10px 50px 10px;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.review-card {
  height: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.reviewer-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.reviewer-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1a202c;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.review-details {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #718096;
}

/* Swiper Controls Custom Styling
.swiper-button-next, .swiper-button-prev {
  color: #014488;
}

.swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
  background-color: #014488;
} */

/* Base styling for white circular navigation buttons */
.swiper-button-next,
.swiper-button-prev {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  color: #014488;
  
  /* Hide buttons by default and prepare transition */
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

/* Make arrow icon smaller */
.swiper-button-next::after,
.swiper-button-prev::after {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: bold;
}

/* Show buttons when hovering over the reviews slider container */
.reviews-slider:hover .swiper-button-next,
.reviews-slider:hover .swiper-button-prev {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

/* Hover effect on the buttons themselves */
.swiper-button-next:hover,
.swiper-button-prev:hover {
  background-color: #f8fafc;
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* Position arrows at the edges */
.swiper-button-prev {
  left: 5px;
}

.swiper-button-next {
  right: 5px;
}

/* Section padding for slider clearance */
.reviews-slider {
  position: relative;
  padding: 20px 25px 50px 25px;
}

/* Gold Stars styling */
.gold-stars {
  color: #ffb400; /* Gold color matching Google ratings */
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Review Cards Gold Stars Override */
.review-card .stars {
  color: #ffb400; /* Switched from green to gold */
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.review-card .review-text {
  color: #4a5568;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.review-card .reviewer-name {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1a202c;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.actions{display:flex;gap:12px;margin:30px 0}.btn{border:0;border-radius:7px;padding:14px 21px;font:700 14px "DM Sans";display:inline-flex;justify-content:center;align-items:center;cursor:pointer}.primary{background:var(--gold);color:#132130}.outline{border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.65);color:#fff;background:transparent}.white{background:#fff;color:var(--blue-dark)}.trust{display:flex;gap:22px;flex-wrap:wrap;font-size:13px}
.service-ribbon{background:var(--blue);color:#fff}.ribbon-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}.ribbon-grid>div{padding:23px 18px;border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.17)}.ribbon-grid>div:last-child{border:0}.ribbon-grid b,.ribbon-grid small{display:block}.ribbon-grid small{color:#dceeff;font-size:11px}
.section{padding:105px 0}.grey{background:var(--grey)}.two{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:70px;align-items:center}.photo{min-height:525px;border-radius:16px;background-size:cover;background-position:center;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}

/* About Slider Container Card */
.about-photo-card {
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 700px;
  min-height: 550px;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; /* Keeps a clean, rectangular shape */
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  align-self: center; /* Prevents the grid from stretching it vertically */
}

.container.two {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.8fr 1.2fr; /* Makes the image column narrower */
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center; /* Vertically centers the image relative to text */
}

.aboutSwiper {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.aboutSwiper .swiper-slide img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* Custom Swiper Pagination Dots Styling */
.aboutSwiper .swiper-pagination-bullet {
  background: #ffffff;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.aboutSwiper .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
  background: #1565c0;
  opacity: 1;
  width: 20px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.why-photo {
  background-image: url("Images/IMG-20260905-WA0014.jpg");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.section h2{font-size:clamp(34px,4vw,53px);margin:13px 0 18px}.section p{color:var(--muted);margin:0 0 15px}.check-list{margin-top:28px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}.check-list div{display:flex;gap:18px;padding:16px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}.check-list b{color:var(--blue)}
.heading{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:30px;align-items:end;margin-bottom:43px}.heading>p{max-width:450px;margin:0}.cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px}.card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);padding:29px;border-radius:13px;transition:.25s}.card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow);border-color:transparent}.icon{width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:11px;background:var(--blue-pale);color:var(--blue);display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:21px}.card h3{font:800 20px Manrope;margin:19px 0 8px}.card p{font-size:14px}.card ul{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:18px 0 0;color:#4d5c6d;font-size:13px}.card li{border-top:1px solid #edf1f5;padding:7px 0}
.stats{background:#0d3455;color:#fff}.stats-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}.stats-grid div{padding:32px 20px;border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12)}.stats-grid strong{display:block;color:var(--gold);font:800 34px Manrope}.stats-grid span{display:block;font-weight:800}.stats-grid small{color:#c8d9e9}

/* .projects{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
  gap:20px
}

.project{
  height:380px;
  border-radius:15px;
  background-size:cover;
  background-position:center;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:end;
  padding:28px;
  color:#fff;
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden
} */

/* 1. Expand grid gap and alignment */
.projects {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  width: 100%;
}

/* 2. Make cards taller and force relative positioning */
.project {
  height: 380px; /* Increased height for a fuller, bolder look */
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 32px 28px;
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* 3. Force absolute position on Swiper wrapper to cover card completely */
.project.swiper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.project .swiper-wrapper {
  position: absolute !important;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* 4. Ensure background images stretch across full width and height */
.project .swiper-slide {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  background-size: cover !important;
  background-position: center !important;
  background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
}

/* .project:after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:45% 0 0;
  background:linear-gradient(transparent,rgba(0,0,0,.88))
} */

/* 5. Smooth overlay gradient at the bottom for crisp white typography */
/* Darken only the very bottom behind the text so the rest of the image stays 100% clear */
.project::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top, 
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75) 0%, 
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 30%, 
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 60%
  );
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Prevent white background flash during slide transitions */
.project-slider .swiper-slide {
  background-color: #111; /* Fallback dark background so it never turns transparent/white */
  opacity: 0 !important;
  transition-property: opacity !important;
}

/* Ensure active and visible duplicate slides stay fully opaque */
.project-slider .swiper-slide-active,
.project-slider .swiper-slide-duplicate-active {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  z-index: 1;
}

.project-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.project span {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: .15em;
}

.project b {
  font: 800 22px Manrope;
}

.project span,.project b{
  position:relative;z-index:1
}

/* .p1{
  background-image:url("https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1497366754035-f200968a6e72?auto=format&fit=crop&w=900&q=85")
}

.p2{
  background-image:url("https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1497366811353-6870744d04b2?auto=format&fit=crop&w=900&q=85")
}

.p3{
  background-image:url("https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1621905251918-48416bd8575a?auto=format&fit=crop&w=900&q=85")
} */
.why-list{margin-top:25px}.why-list>div{display:flex;gap:18px;padding:17px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}.why-list>b{color:var(--blue)}.why-list h3{font:800 16px Manrope;margin:0}.why-list p{font-size:13px;margin:3px 0}
.cta{background:var(--blue);color:#fff;padding:54px 0}.cta-inner{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:30px}.cta h2{font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,45px);margin:8px 0 0;max-width:730px}
.contact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:70px;align-items:start}.contact-info{margin-top:27px;display:grid;gap:13px}.contact-info>a,.contact-info>div{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:15px}.contact-info span{width:43px;height:43px;border-radius:10px;background:var(--blue-pale);color:var(--blue);display:grid;place-items:center}.contact-info small,.contact-info b{display:block}.contact-info small{color:var(--muted);font-size:11px}
.form{padding:31px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:15px;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}label{font-size:12px;font-weight:800;display:block;margin-bottom:16px}input,select,textarea{width:100%;font:inherit;margin-top:7px;padding:12px 13px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:7px;outline:none;background:#fff}input:focus,select:focus,textarea:focus{border-color:var(--blue);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(59,133,198,.10)}.row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:15px}#formStatus{font-size:13px;font-weight:700;margin:12px 0 0}
footer{background:#071a2b;color:#c7d5e3;padding:60px 0 0}.footer-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:40px}.footer-logo{width:205px;opacity:.96}.footer-grid p{font-size:13px}.footer-grid h4{color:#fff;margin:0 0 14px}.footer-grid a{display:block;font-size:13px;margin:7px 0}

.copyright{
  text-align: center;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  margin-top:42px;
  padding:19px 0;
  font-size:11px
}

/* .whatsapp{
  position:fixed;
  right:20px;bottom:20px;
  width:56px;height:56px;
  border-radius:50%;
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  background:#20b858;
  color:#fff;
  font-size:22px;
  box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.22);z-index:20
} */

.whatsapp {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 25px;
  right: 25px;
  width: 55px;
  height: 55px;
  background-color: #25d366;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.whatsapp:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Placeholder Header/Footer Styling */
.site-header { background: var(--white); padding: 20px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; }
.site-header .container { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; }
.nav-links a { margin-left: 20px; text-decoration: none; color: var(--dark-text); font-weight: 500; }
.nav-links a.active { color: var(--primary-color); font-weight: 700; }
.site-footer { background: var(--dark-text); color: var(--white); padding: 30px 0; margin-top: 60px; }

About Hero
/* ==========================================
   ENHANCED ABOUT PAGE STYLES
   ========================================== */

/* Shared Utility Classes */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--primary-color, #1565c0);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* About Hero Polish */
.about-hero {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, #1565c0, #0a2540);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 100px 0 80px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-hero .badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: #93c5fd;
}

.about-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.about-hero p {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Story Section */
.about-story {
  padding: 90px 0;
}

.subtitle {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-text, #0f172a);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.highlight-quote {
  background: #f0f9ff;
  border-left: 5px solid var(--primary-color, #1565c0);
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
  margin-top: 28px;
  position: relative;
}

.highlight-quote .quote-icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--primary-color, #1565c0);
  opacity: 0.4;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: block;
}

.highlight-quote p {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1e3a8a;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.story-stats {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.stat-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.stat-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: rgba(21, 101, 192, 0.08);
  color: var(--primary-color, #1565c0);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.stat-card h3 {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-color, #1565c0);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.stat-card p {
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Mission & Vision Cards
.mission-vision {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: #f8fafc;
}

.mission-vision .card {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.mission-vision .card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.card-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: var(--primary-color, #1565c0);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
} */

/* Mission & Vision Equal Sizing */
.mission-vision {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: #f8fafc;
}

/* Force equal 1:1 columns and align track heights */
.mission-vision .grid-2-col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: stretch; /* Forces equal height for both cards */
}

.mission-vision .card {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  
  /* Flex layout to fill exact available height */
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  height: 100%;
}

.mission-vision .card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}


/* Services Overview */
.services-overview {
  padding: 90px 0;
}

.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.service-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 32px;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -15px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.service-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: #eff6ff;
  color: var(--primary-color, #1565c0);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.service-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-text, #0f172a);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.service-card p {
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Core Values Section */
.core-values {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: #f8fafc;
}

.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.value-item {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 28px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.value-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-color, #1565c0);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.value-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.value-num {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--primary-color, #1565c0);
  opacity: 0.25;
}

.value-icon {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--primary-color, #1565c0);
}

.value-item h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-text, #0f172a);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.value-item p {
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Technical Standards */
.technical-standards {
  padding: 90px 0;
}

.standards-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin-top: 40px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}

.standards-list li {
  padding: 20px 24px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border-left: 4px solid #10b981;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
}

.standard-icon {
  color: #10b981;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.standards-list li div {
  color: #334155;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.standards-list li strong {
  color: var(--dark-text, #0f172a);
}


/* Fix CTA text visibility and layout */
.about-cta { 
  background: var(--dark-text, #0f172a); 
  color: #ffffff; 
  padding: 80px 0; 
  text-align: center;
}

.about-cta h2 {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.about-cta p {
  color: #cbd5e1 !important; /* Muted light gray for contrast */
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.about-cta .btn-primary { 
  display: inline-block; 
  background: var(--primary-color, #1565c0); 
  color: #ffffff !important; 
  padding: 14px 32px; 
  text-decoration: none; 
  border-radius: 8px; 
  font-weight: 700; 
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.about-cta .btn-primary:hover {
  background: #0d47a1;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
/* Hero Section Polish */
.about-hero { 
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a2540 0%, #1565c0 100%); 
  color: #ffffff; 
  padding: 100px 0 80px; 
  text-align: center; 
}


/* Why Us Specific Styling
.why-hero { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d47a1, #1565c0); color: var(--white); padding: 80px 0; }
.why-hero h1 { font-size: 2.5rem; margin: 15px 0; }

.why-intro { padding: 60px 0 20px; }
.intro-box { background: var(--bg-light); border-left: 5px solid var(--secondary-color); padding: 30px; border-radius: 8px; }
.intro-box h2 { color: var(--dark-text); margin-bottom: 10px; }

.reasons-section { padding: 60px 0; }
.reasons-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); gap: 25px; margin-top: 40px; }
.reason-card { background: var(--white); padding: 30px; border-radius: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; position: relative; transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease; }
.reason-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); }
.reason-number { font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--primary-color); opacity: 0.3; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.reason-card h3 { margin-bottom: 12px; color: var(--dark-text); }

.our-promise { padding: 70px 0; background: var(--bg-light); }
.promise-list { list-style: none; margin-top: 20px; }
.promise-list li { margin-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 20px; position: relative; }
.promise-list li::before { content: "✓"; color: var(--secondary-color); font-weight: bold; position: absolute; left: 0; }

.promise-card { background: var(--primary-color); color: var(--white); padding: 40px; border-radius: 12px; text-align: center; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
.promise-card h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 15px; }
.promise-card p { font-size: 0.9rem; opacity: 0.8; }

.why-cta { background: var(--dark-text); color: var(--white); padding: 60px 0; } */

/* ==========================================
   ENHANCED WHY US STYLES
   ========================================== */

:root {
  --primary-color: #0d47a1;
  --secondary-color: #00c853; /* Adjust to match your theme's brand accent */
  --accent-blue: #1565c0;
  --dark-text: #0f172a;
  --body-text: #475569;
  --bg-light: #f8fafc;
  --white: #ffffff;
}

/* Hero Section */
.why-hero {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, #1e3a8a, #0f172a);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 100px 0 80px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.why-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.why-hero .badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #60a5fa;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.why-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 15px 0;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.why-hero p {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Core Value Proposition */
.why-intro {
  padding: 80px 0 30px;
}

.intro-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fafc 100%);
  border-left: 6px solid var(--primary-color);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.intro-box h2 {
  color: var(--dark-text);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.intro-box p {
  color: var(--body-text);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Reasons Grid Layout */
.reasons-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.reasons-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

/* Card Modern Styling */
.reason-card {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 40px 32px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

/* Animated Top Accent Border */
.reason-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-color), var(--secondary-color));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.reason-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -15px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.reason-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Large Background Number Effect */
.reason-number {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--primary-color), transparent);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  opacity: 0.15;
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 25px;
  pointer-events: none;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

.reason-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: var(--dark-text);
  padding-right: 40px;
}

.reason-card p {
  color: var(--body-text);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Service Promise Section */
.our-promise {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.grid-2-col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
}

.promise-content h2 {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--dark-text);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.promise-content .subtitle {
  color: var(--body-text);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.promise-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.promise-list li {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  padding-left: 36px;
  position: relative;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--body-text);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.promise-list li strong {
  color: var(--dark-text);
}

/* Custom Checkmark Icon Styling */
.promise-list li::before {
  
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 2px;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  background: rgba(13, 71, 161, 0.1);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.promise-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e3a8a 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 50px 40px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  text-align: left;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.promise-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: #f8fafc;
}

.promise-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: #60a5fa;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Call to Action */

.about-cta h2 {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark-text);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.about-cta p {
  color: var(--body-text);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 30px;
}

.btn-primary {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--primary-color);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 16px 36px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px -5px rgba(13, 71, 161, 0.4);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: #0a3880;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 25px -5px rgba(13, 71, 161, 0.5);
}


.promise-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  padding-left: 0;
}

.promise-list li i {
  color: var(--secondary-color, #00c853);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.promise-card .quote-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .grid-2-col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .reasons-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .intro-box, .promise-card {
    padding: 30px 20px;
  }
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .grid-2-col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-hero h1 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
  
  .services-grid, .values-grid, .standards-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .grid-2-col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-hero h1 { font-size: 1.8rem; }
  .why-hero h1 { font-size: 1.8rem; }
}

/* Mobile layout for Mission & Vision */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mission-vision .grid-2-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
  }
}

/* Responsive breakpoint for mobile screens */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mission-vision .grid-2-col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    
  }
}

/* Mobile Responsive Fix for About Section */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .container.two {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr; /* Stacks image on top, text underneath */
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .about-photo-card {
    height: 280px;            /* Sets a clean, landscape height on phones */
    min-height: 280px;
    width: 100%;
  }
}

@media(max-width:900px){.nav-links{display:none;position:absolute;z-index:10;top:124px;left:4%;right:4%;background:#fff;padding:18px;border-radius:10px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch}.nav-links.open{display:flex}.menu-btn{display:block}.ribbon-grid,.stats-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.cards{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.two,.contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:40px}.projects{grid-template-columns:1fr}.footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.photo{min-height:390px}}
@media(max-width:600px){.utility-inner{justify-content:center}.utility-inner>div{display:none}.logo-link img{width:175px}.hero,.hero-content{min-height:610px}.hero h1{font-size:44px}.actions{flex-direction:column}.trust{display:grid;gap:7px}.ribbon-grid,.stats-grid,.cards,.row,.footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.ribbon-grid>div,.stats-grid div{border-right:0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.13)}.section{padding:75px 0}.heading{display:block}.heading>p{margin-top:15px}.cta-inner{display:block}.cta .btn{margin-top:23px}.photo{min-height:300px}}