/*
 * Gulf RSO - Custom Modern Design
 * Colors: Gold #C6A35B, Blue #365868, Cream #F4F3EE
 */

/* ==========================================
   CSS VARIABLES
   ========================================== */
:root {
    --gold: #b19d7f;
    --gold-light: #c4b39a;
    --gold-dark: #9a8768;
    --dark: #365868;
    --dark-light: #457282;
    --text: #1a3a47;
    --text-light: #6B7F88;
    --cream: #F2F6F8;
    --white: #FFFFFF;
    --light-gray: #F5F8FA;
    --border: #D8E3E8;
    --font: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    --transition: all 0.3s ease;
    --shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(54, 88, 104, 0.08);
    --shadow-hover: 0 20px 60px rgba(54, 88, 104, 0.15);
    --radius: 12px;
    --radius-lg: 20px;
    --radius-full: 9999px;
}

/* ==========================================
   RESET & BASE
   ========================================== */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }

html, body {
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font);
    color: var(--text);
    background: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-size: 16px;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: var(--dark);
    margin-bottom: 0.5em;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.2rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.5rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 1.5rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.1rem; }

p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

a {
    color: var(--gold);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
a:hover { color: var(--gold-dark); }

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

.container { max-width: 1200px; }

/* ==========================================
   PRELOADER - Modern Page Loader
   ========================================== */
.grso-preloader {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: var(--dark);
    z-index: 99999;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 25px;
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease, visibility 0.6s ease;
}
.grso-preloader.loaded {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
}
.grso-preloader .loader-logo {
    height: 50px;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.6s forwards;
}
.grso-preloader .loader-bar {
    width: 200px;
    height: 3px;
    background: rgba(198, 163, 91, 0.15);
    border-radius: 3px;
    overflow: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.6s 0.2s forwards;
}
.grso-preloader .loader-bar::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 40%;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 3px;
    animation: loaderSlide 1.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes loaderSlide {
    0% { transform: translateX(-100%); }
    100% { transform: translateX(600%); }
}
@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(15px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

/* ==========================================
   BUTTONS
   ========================================== */
.btn-gold {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--white);
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-gold:hover {
    background: var(--gold-dark);
    border-color: var(--gold-dark);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(198, 163, 91, 0.3);
}
.btn-gold i { transition: transform 0.3s; }
.btn-gold:hover i { transform: translateX(4px); }

.btn-outline {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--white);
    border: 2px solid var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-outline:hover {
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--dark);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-dark {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    background: var(--dark);
    color: var(--white);
    border: 2px solid var(--dark);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-dark:hover {
    background: var(--dark-light);
    border-color: var(--dark-light);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(54, 88, 104, 0.3);
}

/* ==========================================
   SECTION STYLES
   ========================================== */
.section { padding: 100px 0; }
.section-sm { padding: 60px 0; }
.section-cream {
    background: var(--dark);
    color: var(--white);
}
.section-cream h2,
.section-cream h3,
.section-cream h4 {
    color: var(--white);
}
.section-cream p,
.section-cream span,
.section-cream li {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
}
.section-cream .subtitle {
    color: var(--gold);
}
.section-cream .service-card,
.section-cream .about-block,
.section-cream .diff-card,
.section-cream .loc-card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.section-cream .service-card h3,
.section-cream .about-block h3,
.section-cream .diff-card p,
.section-cream .loc-card h4 {
    color: var(--white);
}
.section-cream .service-card p,
.section-cream .about-block p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
}
.section-cream .about-block-icon,
.section-cream .diff-icon,
.section-cream .loc-pin {
    background: rgba(177,157,127,0.2);
    color: var(--gold);
}
.section-cream .loc-card-hq {
    background: rgba(177,157,127,0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(177,157,127,0.3);
}
.section-cream .location-item {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.section-cream .location-item h4 {
    color: var(--white);
}
.section-cream .location-item span {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}
.section-cream .loc-type {
    color: var(--gold);
}
.section-cream .loc-address {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}
.section-cream .btn-gold {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--white);
}
.section-dark { background: var(--dark); color: var(--white); }
.section-dark h2, .section-dark h3, .section-dark h4 { color: var(--white); }
.section-dark p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }

.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}
.section-header .subtitle {
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    position: relative;
    padding: 0 20px;
}
.section-header .subtitle::before,
.section-header .subtitle::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gold);
}
.section-header .subtitle::before { left: -20px; }
.section-header .subtitle::after { right: -20px; }
.section-header h2 { margin-bottom: 15px; }
.section-header p {
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* ==========================================
   HEADER / NAVIGATION
   ========================================== */
.site-header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: 20px 0;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    transform: translateY(0);
}
.site-header.scrolled {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    padding: 12px 0;
}
.site-header.header-hidden {
    transform: translateY(-100%);
}
.site-header .container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}
.header-logo img {
    height: 45px;
    width: auto;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.site-header.scrolled .header-logo img { height: 38px; }

.header-nav ul {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    gap: 35px;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}
.header-nav a {
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    position: relative;
    padding: 5px 0;
}
.site-header.scrolled .header-nav a { color: var(--text); }
.header-nav a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gold);
    transition: width 0.3s;
}
.header-nav a:hover::after,
.header-nav a.active::after { width: 100%; }
.header-nav a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* Dropdown */
.header-nav li { position: relative; }
.header-nav .dropdown {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    min-width: 200px;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    padding: 8px 0;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: var(--transition);
    margin-top: 15px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.header-nav li:hover .dropdown {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}
.header-nav .dropdown li { padding: 0; display: block; width: 100%; }
.header-nav .dropdown a {
    display: block;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    color: var(--text) !important;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.header-nav .dropdown a:hover {
    color: var(--gold) !important;
    background: transparent;
    padding-left: 30px;
}
.header-nav .dropdown a::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 14px;
    top: 50%;
    width: 0; height: 0;
    border-top: 4px solid transparent;
    border-bottom: 4px solid transparent;
    border-left: 5px solid var(--gold);
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.2s;
}
.header-nav .dropdown a:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.header-nav .dropdown a { position: relative; }
.header-nav .dropdown a::after { display: none; }
.header-nav ul ul.dropdown { flex-direction: column !important; gap: 0 !important; }

/* Dropdown arrow indicator for parent items */
.header-nav > ul > li:has(.dropdown) > a::after {
    content: '\f282';
    font-family: 'bootstrap-icons';
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    margin-left: 5px;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
    position: static;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    background: none;
}
.header-nav > ul > li:has(.dropdown):hover > a::after {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.header-cta .btn-gold { padding: 10px 24px; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.site-header:not(.scrolled) .header-cta .btn-gold {
    background: var(--gold);
    border-color: var(--gold);
}

/* Mobile menu toggle */
.mobile-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--white);
    cursor: pointer;
}
.site-header.scrolled .mobile-toggle { color: var(--dark); }

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .mobile-toggle { display: block; }
    .header-nav {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0; right: -300px;
        width: 300px; height: 100vh;
        background: var(--white);
        padding: 80px 30px 30px;
        box-shadow: -5px 0 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
        transition: right 0.3s;
        z-index: 1001;
    }
    .header-nav.active { right: 0; }
    .header-nav ul { flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
    .header-nav a { color: var(--text) !important; padding: 12px 0; display: block; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
    .header-nav .dropdown {
        position: static;
        box-shadow: none;
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        transform: none;
        margin-top: 0;
        padding: 0 0 0 15px;
    }
    .header-cta { display: none; }
    .mobile-overlay {
        display: none;
        position: fixed;
        top: 0; left: 0;
        width: 100%; height: 100%;
        background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
        z-index: 1000;
    }
    .mobile-overlay.active { display: block; z-index: 12; }
}

/* ==========================================
   HERO SLIDER
   ========================================== */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    background: var(--dark);
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}
.hero + .core-services {
    padding-top: 100px;
}

/* Slide backgrounds */
.hero-slide {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 1.2s ease;
    z-index: 0;
}
.hero-slide.active { opacity: 1; z-index: 1; }
.hero-slide-bg {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
}
.hero-slide-bg img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    animation: heroZoom 8s ease forwards;
}
.hero-slide.active .hero-slide-bg img {
    animation: heroZoom 8s ease forwards;
}
@keyframes heroZoom {
    from { transform: scale(1); }
    to { transform: scale(1.1); }
}
.hero-slide-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(54,88,104,0.92) 0%, rgba(38,62,74,0.7) 50%, rgba(54,88,104,0.5) 100%);
}

/* Slide content */
.hero-slide-content {
    position: absolute;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
    max-width: 750px;
}
.hero-slide-content.active {
    position: relative;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    pointer-events: auto;
}
.hero-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(177,157,127,0.2);
    border: 1px solid rgba(177,157,127,0.4);
    color: var(--gold);
    padding: 6px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.hero-slide-content h1 {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5.5vw, 4rem);
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    line-height: 1.15;
    font-weight: 800;
}
.hero-slide-content p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    max-width: 560px;
    line-height: 1.8;
}
.hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Slider controls */
.hero-slider-controls {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 50px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 10;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 25px;
}
.hero-slider-nav {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
}
.hero-dot {
    width: 50px; height: 4px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 2px;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-dot-progress {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 0; height: 100%;
    background: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: width 0.3s;
}
.hero-dot.active .hero-dot-progress {
    animation: dotProgress 6s linear forwards;
}
@keyframes dotProgress {
    from { width: 0; }
    to { width: 100%; }
}
.hero-slider-counter {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}
.hero-current {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .hero-slider-controls { bottom: 25px; }
    .hero-dot { width: 35px; }
}
.hero-shape {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gold);
    opacity: 0.06;
    z-index: 1;
}
.hero-shape-1 { width: 500px; height: 500px; top: -150px; right: -150px; pointer-events: none; }
.hero-shape-2 { width: 300px; height: 300px; bottom: -80px; left: 5%; pointer-events: none; }

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .hero-shape-1 { width: 250px; height: 250px; top: -80px; right: -80px; }
    .hero-shape-2 { width: 150px; height: 150px; bottom: -40px; left: -30px; }
}

/* ==========================================
   BRAND / CLIENTS
   ========================================== */
.brand-section {
    padding: 40px 0;
    background: var(--cream);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.brand-logos {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 50px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.brand-logos img {
    height: 40px;
    width: auto;
    opacity: 0.5;
    filter: grayscale(100%);
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.brand-logos img:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    filter: grayscale(0%);
}

/* ==========================================
   SERVICE CARDS
   ========================================== */
.service-card {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transition: var(--transition);
    height: 100%;
}
.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}
.service-card-img {
    height: 220px;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.service-card-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s;
}
.service-card:hover .service-card-img img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}
.service-card-body {
    padding: 28px;
}
.service-card-body h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.service-card-body p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.service-card-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.service-card-link:hover { gap: 12px; }

/* ==========================================
   ABOUT SECTION
   ========================================== */
.about-img {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.about-img img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}
.about-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 20px 25px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    text-align: center;
}
.about-badge .number {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    display: block;
    line-height: 1;
}
.about-badge .label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}
.about-content .subtitle {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.about-features {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 25px 0 30px;
}
.about-features li {
    padding: 8px 0;
    padding-left: 28px;
    position: relative;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text);
}
.about-features li::before {
    content: '\f00c';
    font-family: 'Font Awesome 5 Free';
    font-weight: 900;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--gold);
}

/* ==========================================
   COUNTERS / STATS
   ========================================== */
.counter-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark) 0%, #264050 50%, var(--dark) 100%);
    padding: 90px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.counter-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 400px; height: 400px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(177,157,127,0.08);
    border-radius: 50%;
    top: -150px; right: -100px;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.counter-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 250px; height: 250px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(177,157,127,0.06);
    border-radius: 50%;
    bottom: -80px; left: -50px;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.counter-item {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 25px 15px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    transition: var(--transition);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 110px;
}
.counter-item:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}
.counter-item .number {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--gold);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.counter-item .number span { font-size: 1.8rem; }
.counter-item .label {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.counter-section .row { row-gap: 20px; }

/* ==========================================
   MARKET / COUNTRY CARDS
   ========================================== */
.market-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 280px;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.market-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s;
}
.market-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.1); }
.market-card-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    padding: 30px 25px;
    background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(54, 88, 104, 0.9));
    color: var(--white);
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.market-card-overlay h3 {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.market-card-overlay span {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}
.market-card-overlay .arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px; right: 20px;
    width: 40px; height: 40px;
    background: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--white);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.market-card:hover .arrow {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ==========================================
   WHY CHOOSE US
   ========================================== */
.why-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 15px;
    padding: 20px 0;
}
.why-card-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 50px; height: 50px;
    background: var(--cream);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}
.why-card h4 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.why-card p { font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ==========================================
   CTA SECTION
   ========================================== */
.cta-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-dark) 0%, var(--gold) 50%, var(--gold-light) 100%);
    padding: 80px 0;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 300px; height: 300px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border-radius: 50%;
    top: -100px; right: -50px;
}
.cta-section h2 {
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
    position: relative;
}
.cta-section p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    position: relative;
}

/* Get Connected Section */
.connected-section {
    background: var(--dark);
    padding: 100px 0;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.connected-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(177,157,127,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.connected-section h2 {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    position: relative;
}
.connected-section p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    position: relative;
}

/* ==========================================
   BREADCRUMB
   ========================================== */
.breadcrumb-area {
    background: var(--dark);
    padding: 140px 0 60px;
    text-align: center;
}
.breadcrumb-area h1 {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.breadcrumb-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}
.breadcrumb-nav a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.breadcrumb-nav a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.breadcrumb-nav .separator { color: var(--gold); }
.breadcrumb-nav .current { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; }

/* ==========================================
   CONTACT SECTION
   ========================================== */
.contact-info-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    padding: 20px;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.contact-info-icon {
    width: 55px; height: 55px;
    background: var(--cream);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-info-card h4 { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-light); margin-bottom: 2px; font-weight: 400; }
.contact-info-card p { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--dark); font-weight: 600; margin: 0; }

.contact-form {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 45px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(54, 88, 104, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.contact-form::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
}
.contact-form-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.contact-form-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.contact-form-header p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
}
/* AJAX Form Styling */
.grso-ajax-form label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--dark);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.grso-ajax-form .form-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}
.grso-ajax-form .form-col { flex: 1; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.grso-ajax-form .form-group { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.grso-ajax-form input[type="text"],
.grso-ajax-form input[type="email"],
.grso-ajax-form input[type="tel"],
.grso-ajax-form select,
.grso-ajax-form textarea {
    width: 100%;
    border: 2px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 14px 18px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-family: var(--font);
    transition: var(--transition);
    background: var(--light-gray);
    color: var(--text);
    outline: none;
}
.grso-ajax-form input:focus,
.grso-ajax-form select:focus,
.grso-ajax-form textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(198, 163, 91, 0.12);
    background: var(--white);
}
.grso-ajax-form textarea { min-height: 130px; resize: vertical; }
.grso-ajax-form select {
    appearance: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='12' viewBox='0 0 12 12'%3E%3Cpath fill='%236F7368' d='M6 8L1 3h10z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 16px center;
    padding-right: 40px;
}
.grso-submit-btn {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 16px 32px;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--white);
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-family: var(--font);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.grso-submit-btn:hover {
    background: var(--gold-dark);
    border-color: var(--gold-dark);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(198, 163, 91, 0.35);
}
.grso-submit-btn:disabled {
    opacity: 0.7;
    cursor: not-allowed;
    transform: none;
}
.spin-icon { animation: spin 1s linear infinite; display: inline-block; }
.form-status {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 0;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.form-status.success {
    background: #d4edda;
    color: #155724;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    border: 1px solid #c3e6cb;
}
.form-status.error {
    background: #f8d7da;
    color: #721c24;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    border: 1px solid #f5c6cb;
}
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .grso-ajax-form .form-row { flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
}

/* ==========================================
   NEWSLETTER SECTION
   ========================================== */
.newsletter-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark) 0%, #264050 100%);
    padding: 80px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.newsletter-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 350px; height: 350px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(177,157,127,0.08);
    border-radius: 50%;
    top: -120px; right: -80px;
}
.nl-form-wrap {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 8px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.nl-input-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 5px 18px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.nl-icon {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nl-input-row input {
    flex: 1;
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 14px 0;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-family: var(--font);
    color: var(--white);
    outline: none;
}
.nl-input-row input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
.nl-btn {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 15px;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--white);
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-family: var(--font);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.nl-btn:hover {
    background: var(--gold-light);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(198, 163, 91, 0.3);
}
.nl-btn:disabled { opacity: 0.7; cursor: not-allowed; transform: none; }

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .newsletter-section { padding: 60px 0; }
}

/* ==========================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================== */
.site-footer {
    background: var(--dark);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    padding-top: 80px;
}
.site-footer h4 {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
}
.site-footer h4::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0;
    width: 30px; height: 2px;
    background: var(--gold);
}
.footer-logo img {
    height: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.footer-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}
.footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}
.footer-links li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.footer-links a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
    padding-left: 5px;
}
.footer-contact-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}
.footer-contact-item i {
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-top: 4px;
    width: 18px;
}
.footer-contact-item span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.footer-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 25px;
}
.footer-social a {
    width: 40px; height: 40px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.footer-social a:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    color: var(--white);
}
.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    padding: 20px 0;
    margin-top: 60px;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}

/* ==========================================
   ABOUT PAGE BLOCKS
   ========================================== */
/* VISION & MISSION SECTION */
.vision-mission-section {
    background: var(--cream) url('/gulfrso-new/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/vission-bg.png') no-repeat center bottom;
    background-size: cover;
    padding-bottom: 120px;
    position: relative;
}

.about-block {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    padding: 40px 35px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    height: 100%;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
}
.about-block:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-bottom-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}
.about-block-icon {
    width: 60px; height: 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cream), rgba(177,157,127,0.15));
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.about-block h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.about-block p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================
   INTERACTIVE MAP SECTION
   ========================================== */
.map-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark) 0%, #264050 100%);
    padding: 100px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.map-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 500px; height: 500px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(177,157,127,0.06);
    border-radius: 50%;
    top: -200px; right: -100px;
}

/* Map container */
.interactive-map {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    padding-bottom: 62.5%; /* 800:500 aspect ratio */
}
.map-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Map pins */
.map-pin {
    position: absolute;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 5;
}
.map-pin-dot {
    width: 14px; height: 14px;
    background: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 3px solid var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}
.map-pin:hover .map-pin-dot {
    transform: scale(1.4);
    background: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--gold);
}
.map-pin-pulse {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%; left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 40px; height: 40px;
    background: rgba(177,157,127,0.25);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: mapPulse 2s infinite;
}
.map-pin:hover .map-pin-pulse {
    animation: none;
    background: rgba(177,157,127,0.4);
    width: 50px; height: 50px;
}
@keyframes mapPulse {
    0% { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(0.5); opacity: 1; }
    100% { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.5); opacity: 0; }
}
.map-pin-label {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: calc(100% + 8px);
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    white-space: nowrap;
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--dark);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}
.map-pin-label::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%; left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    border: 5px solid transparent;
    border-top-color: var(--white);
}
.map-pin:hover .map-pin-label {
    opacity: 1;
    bottom: calc(100% + 14px);
}
.map-pin.active .map-pin-label {
    opacity: 1;
    bottom: calc(100% + 14px);
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--white);
}
.map-pin.active .map-pin-label::after {
    border-top-color: var(--gold);
}
.map-pin.active .map-pin-dot {
    transform: scale(1.4);
    background: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--gold);
}

/* Info panel */
.map-info-panel {
    margin-top: 20px;
    min-height: 160px;
}
.map-info-default {
    transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.map-info-item {
    display: none;
}
.map-info-item.active {
    display: block;
    animation: fadeUp 0.4s ease;
}
@keyframes fadeUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.map-info-item h3 {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.map-info-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(177,157,127,0.2);
    color: var(--gold);
    padding: 3px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.map-info-item p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.btn-sm {
    padding: 10px 22px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* Mobile country list */
.map-country-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 25px;
}
.map-country-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    color: var(--white);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.map-country-link i:first-child { color: var(--gold); }
.map-country-link:hover {
    background: rgba(177,157,127,0.15);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* ==========================================
   PARTNERS SLIDER
   ========================================== */
.partners-slider-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: var(--light-gray);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.partners-track {
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 10px;
}
.partners-slide-wrap {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    animation: partnerScroll 40s linear infinite;
    width: fit-content;
}
.partners-slide-wrap:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}
@keyframes partnerScroll {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
.partner-slide {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 180px;
}
.partner-slide-inner {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 30px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    height: 100%;
}
.partner-slide-inner:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}
.partner-slide-inner i {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--dark);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.partner-slide-inner:hover i {
    color: var(--gold);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}
.partner-slide-inner h4 {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--dark);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.partner-count {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--cream);
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 3px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

/* ==========================================
   PREVIOUS PROJECTS
   ========================================== */
.projects-section {
    padding: 100px 0 80px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--dark) 0%, #264050 100%);
}
.projects-section.projects-light {
    background: var(--white);
}
.projects-light .section-header h2 { color: var(--text); }
.projects-light .section-header p { color: var(--text-light); }
.projects-light .section-header .subtitle { color: var(--gold); }
.projects-slider {
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 10px;
}
.projects-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    animation: projectScroll 50s linear infinite;
    width: fit-content;
}
.projects-track:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}
@keyframes projectScroll {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
.project-card {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 350px;
    height: 280px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.project-img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
}
.project-img img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}
.project-card:hover .project-img img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}
.project-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    padding: 25px;
    background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.3) 60%, transparent 100%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    height: 100%;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.project-cat {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 3px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    width: fit-content;
}
.project-overlay h4 {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.project-overlay p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.4s ease;
}
.project-card:hover .project-overlay p {
    max-height: 60px;
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .projects-section { padding: 60px 0 50px; }
    .project-card { width: 280px; height: 220px; }
    .project-card .project-overlay p { max-height: 60px; }
}

/* ==========================================
   PARTNER CTA SECTION
   ========================================== */
.partner-cta-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: var(--light-gray);
    position: relative;
}
.partner-benefits-card {
    background: var(--dark);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 40px;
    color: var(--white);
}
.partner-benefits-card h3 {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.pb-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: var(--white);
}
.pb-item:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.pb-item i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 1rem; }
.pb-item span { font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* ==========================================
   WHY CHOOSE GULFRSO - UNIQUE SECTION
   ========================================== */
.why-choose-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 120px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 600px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}
.why-choose-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    z-index: 0;
}
.why-choose-bg img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}
.why-choose-bg-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(54,88,104,0.97) 0%, rgba(54,88,104,0.85) 50%, rgba(54,88,104,0.4) 100%);
}
.why-choose-section .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}
.why-choose-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 6px 18px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.why-choose-title {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.why-choose-desc {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    max-width: 600px;
}
.why-choose-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
}
.why-choose-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 16px 18px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    transition: var(--transition);
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}
.why-choose-item:hover {
    background: rgba(177,157,127,0.15);
    border-color: rgba(177,157,127,0.4);
    transform: translateX(5px);
}
.why-choose-icon {
    width: 38px; height: 38px;
    min-width: 38px;
    background: rgba(177,157,127,0.2);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1rem;
}
.why-choose-item:hover .why-choose-icon {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--white);
}
.why-choose-item p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .why-choose-section { padding: 80px 0; }
    .why-choose-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .why-choose-bg-overlay {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(54,88,104,0.95) 0%, rgba(54,88,104,0.9) 100%);
    }
}

/* LOCATIONS LIST */
.locations-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 25px;
}
.location-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.location-item:hover {
    transform: translateX(8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}
.location-pin {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    min-width: 42px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-dark));
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.location-item h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
    color: var(--text);
}
.location-item span {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
}

/* LOCATION CARDS */
.loc-card {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 30px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    text-align: center;
    height: 100%;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border-top: 3px solid transparent;
}
.loc-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    border-top-color: var(--gold);
}
.loc-card-hq {
    border-top: 3px solid var(--gold);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(177,157,127,0.06) 0%, var(--white) 100%);
}
.loc-pin {
    width: 50px; height: 50px;
    background: var(--cream);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 15px;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--dark);
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.loc-card:hover .loc-pin {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--white);
}
.loc-card-hq .loc-pin {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--white);
}
.loc-card h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.loc-type {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.loc-address {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* DIFFERENTIATOR CARDS */
.diff-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 15px;
    padding: 20px;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    height: 100%;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.diff-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}
.diff-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    min-width: 50px;
    background: var(--cream);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--dark);
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.diff-card:hover .diff-icon {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--white);
}
.diff-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    color: var(--text);
    font-weight: 500;
}
.diff-image {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}
.diff-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    min-height: 450px;
}

/* OFFERING CARDS */
.offering-card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 30px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    height: 100%;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.offering-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(177,157,127,0.4);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.offering-card-num {
    width: 50px; height: 50px;
    background: rgba(177,157,127,0.2);
    color: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin: 0 auto 18px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.offering-card:hover .offering-card-num {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--white);
}
.offering-card h4 {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.offering-card p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* SERVICE CONTENT ACCORDION (h4+p inside .service-accordion-wrap) */
.svc-acc {
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.svc-acc.open {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(54,88,104,0.08);
}
.svc-acc-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 18px 20px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    background: var(--white);
}
.svc-acc-header:hover {
    background: var(--light-gray);
}
.svc-acc.open .svc-acc-header {
    background: var(--light-gray);
}
.svc-acc-num {
    width: 34px; height: 34px;
    min-width: 34px;
    background: var(--cream);
    color: var(--dark);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.svc-acc.open .svc-acc-num {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--white);
}
.svc-acc-header h4 {
    flex: 1;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}
.svc-acc-toggle {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}
.svc-acc.open .svc-acc-toggle {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    color: var(--gold);
}
.svc-acc-body {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.4s ease;
    background: var(--white);
}
.svc-acc-body.open {
    max-height: 300px;
}
.svc-acc-body p {
    padding: 0 20px 18px 68px;
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}

/* TEAM CARDS */
.team-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transition: var(--transition);
    text-align: center;
}
.team-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}
.team-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 320px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}
.team-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.team-card:hover .team-img img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}
.team-info {
    padding: 22px 20px;
}
.team-info h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.team-info span {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* VALUE CARDS */
.value-card {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 35px 30px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    text-align: center;
    height: 100%;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.value-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}
.value-num {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px; right: 20px;
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--cream);
    line-height: 1;
}
.value-card:hover .value-num { color: rgba(177,157,127,0.15); }
.value-icon {
    width: 70px; height: 70px;
    background: var(--cream);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.value-card:hover .value-icon {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--white) !important;
}
.value-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.value-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* OBJECTIVE CARDS */
.objective-card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(177,157,127,0.15);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 40px 30px;
    text-align: center;
    height: 100%;
    transition: var(--transition);
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}
.objective-card:hover {
    background: rgba(177,157,127,0.1);
    border-color: rgba(177,157,127,0.3);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}
.objective-icon {
    width: 65px; height: 65px;
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.objective-card:hover .objective-icon {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--white);
}
.objective-card h4 {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.objective-card p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================
   SERVICE DETAIL PAGE
   ========================================== */
.service-detail-content h3 {
    margin-top: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: var(--dark);
}
.service-detail-content h4 {
    margin-top: 25px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: var(--gold-dark);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.feature-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}
.feature-list li {
    padding: 12px 0;
    padding-left: 28px;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #222;
}
div:has(.feature-list) h3 {
    color: var(--dark);
}
.feature-list li::before {
    content: '\f00c';
    font-family: 'Font Awesome 5 Free';
    font-weight: 900;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--gold);
}

/* ==========================================
   SINGLE MARKET PAGE
   ========================================== */
.stat-card {
    background: var(--cream);
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.stat-card strong { color: var(--dark); display: block; font-size: 0.85rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.stat-card span { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.1rem; }

/* ==========================================
   WHATSAPP FLOAT - Animated
   ========================================== */
.whatsapp-float {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    width: 60px; height: 60px;
    background: #25D366;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
    z-index: 999;
    transition: var(--transition);
    animation: whatsappPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.whatsapp-float::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #25D366;
    z-index: -1;
    animation: whatsappRipple 1.5s ease-out infinite;
}
.whatsapp-float:hover {
    transform: scale(1.15);
    color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6);
}
.whatsapp-float .wa-tooltip {
    position: absolute;
    right: 70px;
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--dark);
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    white-space: nowrap;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(10px);
    transition: var(--transition);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.whatsapp-float .wa-tooltip::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: -6px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    border: 6px solid transparent;
    border-left-color: var(--white);
}
.whatsapp-float:hover .wa-tooltip {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}
@keyframes whatsappPulse {
    0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4); }
    50% { box-shadow: 0 6px 30px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.7); }
}
@keyframes whatsappRipple {
    0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.4; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.8); opacity: 0; }
}

/* ==========================================
   HOVER EFFECTS - Background based
   ========================================== */
.header-nav a:hover {
    color: var(--gold) !important;
    background: rgba(198, 163, 91, 0.08);
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 5px 10px;
    margin: -5px -10px;
}

/* ==========================================
   QUICK SERVICES BAR
   ========================================== */
/* ==========================================
   CORE SERVICES SHOWCASE
   ========================================== */
.core-services {
    padding: 100px 0 80px;
    background: var(--light-gray);
}
.cs-card {
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    text-decoration: none;
    height: 500px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.cs-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(54, 88, 104, 0.25);
}
.cs-img {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
}
.cs-img img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}
.cs-card:hover .cs-img img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}
.cs-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    padding: 30px 28px;
    background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 60%, transparent 100%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 2;
}
.cs-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 4px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    width: fit-content;
}
.cs-overlay h3 {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.cs-card-tall .cs-overlay h3 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
}
.cs-overlay p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.4s ease, margin 0.4s ease;
}
.cs-card:hover .cs-overlay p {
    max-height: 80px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.cs-link {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.cs-card:hover .cs-link {
    gap: 12px;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .core-services { padding: 60px 0 40px; }
    .cs-card { height: 320px; }
    .cs-overlay h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; }
    .cs-card .cs-overlay p { max-height: 80px; }
}

/* ==========================================
   BACK TO TOP
   ========================================== */
.back-to-top {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    left: 30px;
    width: 45px; height: 45px;
    background: var(--dark);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    z-index: 998;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(54, 88, 104, 0.3);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.back-to-top.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}
.back-to-top:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ==========================================
   CUSTOM CURSOR EFFECT
   ========================================== */
.cursor-dot {
    width: 8px; height: 8px;
    background: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 99999;
    transition: width 0.2s, height 0.2s, background 0.2s, transform 0.05s;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    mix-blend-mode: difference;
}
.cursor-ring {
    width: 35px; height: 35px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 99998;
    transition: width 0.3s, height 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, transform 0.15s ease-out;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    opacity: 0.5;
}
.cursor-dot.hovering {
    width: 14px; height: 14px;
    background: var(--gold);
}
.cursor-ring.hovering {
    width: 50px; height: 50px;
    border-color: var(--gold);
    opacity: 0.3;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .cursor-dot, .cursor-ring { display: none !important; }
}
@media (pointer: coarse) {
    .cursor-dot, .cursor-ring { display: none !important; }
}

/* ==========================================
   ANIMATIONS
   ========================================== */
.fade-up {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s, transform 0.6s;
}
.fade-up.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ==========================================
   SERVICE GRID CARDS + POPUP
   ========================================== */
.svc-popup-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 30px 25px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.svc-popup-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    border-color: var(--gold);
}
.svc-popup-num {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: rgba(54,88,104,0.08);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.svc-popup-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--dark);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.svc-popup-card p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    flex: 1;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.svc-popup-trigger {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: var(--cream);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--dark);
    transition: var(--transition);
    align-self: flex-end;
}
.svc-popup-card:hover .svc-popup-trigger {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--white);
}

/* Modal */
.svc-modal-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
    z-index: 9999;
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 20px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.svc-modal-overlay.active { display: flex; }
.svc-modal {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    max-width: 700px;
    width: 100%;
    max-height: 80vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
    padding: 40px;
    position: relative;
    animation: modalSlideUp 0.3s ease;
}
@keyframes modalSlideUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.svc-modal-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px; right: 15px;
    width: 36px; height: 36px;
    background: var(--cream);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--dark);
    transition: var(--transition);
    z-index: 2;
}
.svc-modal-close:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--white); }
.svc-modal-body h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--dark);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.svc-modal-body .modal-sub {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: block;
}
.svc-modal-body p { font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.svc-modal-body ul { padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px; }
.svc-modal-body li { font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.svc-modal-body li::marker { color: var(--gold); }

/* ==========================================
   PAGE — WHY US
   ========================================== */
.why-img-full { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); width: 100%; }
.gap-card { text-align: center; border-left: 3px solid var(--gold); }
.gap-card-num { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 800; font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.gap-card-title { font-size: 1.1rem; }
.gap-card-text { font-size: 0.9rem; }
.gap-bridge { max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto 25px; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.gap-bridge-wrap { margin-top: 40px; }
.section-header-left { text-align: left; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.counter-number-lg { font-size: 2rem; }
.counter-suffix { font-size: 1.2rem; }
.counter-label-sm { font-size: 0.8rem; }
.cta-buttons { display: flex; gap: 15px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ==========================================
   PAGE — ABOUT
   ========================================== */
.btn-gold-mt { margin-top: 10px; }
.about-block-centered { text-align: center; max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; }
.section-header-mb50 { margin-bottom: 50px; }
.subtitle-gold { color: var(--gold); }
.heading-white { color: var(--white); }

/* ==========================================
   PAGE — CONTACT
   ========================================== */
.nl-subtitle-white { color: var(--white); }
.nl-heading { color: var(--white); font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.4rem); }
.nl-description { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7); margin-bottom: 0; }
.btn-loader-hidden { display: none; }
.form-status-mt { margin-top: 15px; }
.nl-disclaimer { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4); font-size: 0.8rem; margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0; }
.map-wrapper { margin-top: -50px; }
.map-iframe { border: 0; display: block; }

/* ==========================================
   PAGE — SERVICE DETAIL
   ========================================== */
.svc-banner-img { width: 100%; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); margin-bottom: 30px; }
.svc-sidebar-box { background: var(--white); padding: 30px; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.svc-sidebar-title { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.svc-sidebar-cta { margin-top: 25px; }

/* ==========================================
   SINGLE — MARKET
   ========================================== */
.market-hero-img { width: 100%; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); margin-bottom: 30px; }
.market-subtitle { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.market-sidebar-box { background: var(--cream); padding: 30px; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); }
.market-sidebar-title { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.market-sidebar-cta { margin-top: 25px; }

/* ==========================================
   404 PAGE
   ========================================== */
.error-section-center { text-align: center; }
.error-code { font-size: 6rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; }
.error-heading { margin: 20px 0 15px; }
.error-text { max-width: 500px; margin: 0 auto 30px; }

/* ==========================================
   FRONT-PAGE UTILITY CLASSES
   ========================================== */

/* Hero container overlay positioning */
.hero-container-overlay {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}

/* Full-viewport-height row */
.row-vh-full {
    min-height: 100vh;
}

/* Map section header override */
.map-section .section-header-left {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

/* Text color utilities for dark sections */
.text-gold { color: var(--gold); }
.text-white { color: var(--white); }
.text-white-muted { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.text-white-hint { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }

/* Counter section: about row spacing */
.counter-about-row {
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

/* Counter section: about heading */
.counter-about-heading {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Counter section: about body text */
.counter-about-text {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.counter-about-text:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}
.counter-about-text-wrap p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.counter-about-text-wrap p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Step number circle (01, 02, 03) */
.step-number {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: var(--cream);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}

/* Checklist inside service cards */
.step-checklist {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}
.step-checklist li {
    padding: 6px 0;
    padding-left: 22px;
    position: relative;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.step-checklist li .bi-check2 {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--gold);
}

/* Button group: flex wrap */
.btn-group-flex {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

/* Button group: centered */
.btn-group-center {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Why-choose section CTA wrapper */
.why-choose-cta {
    margin-top: 35px;
}

/* ==========================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ========================================== */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .section { padding: 60px 0; }
    .section-header { margin-bottom: 40px; }
    .hero { min-height: 80vh; padding-top: 100px; }
    .hero-content h1 { font-size: 1.8rem; }
    .counter-item .number { font-size: 2.2rem; }
    .hero-image { display: none; }
    .breadcrumb-area { padding: 120px 0 40px; }
}