/* ==========================================
   IngramSpark Global Publication - Premium UI Stylesheet
   ========================================== */

:root {
    --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    --glass-border: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    --glass-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    --primary-glow: rgba(78, 158, 184, 0.15);
    --accent-glow: rgba(254, 190, 16, 0.2);
    --text-main: #0f172a;
    --text-muted: #64748b;
    --transition-smooth: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Custom Banner Styling */
.custom_banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(78, 158, 184, 0.85) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9) 100%), url(../images/ban_bg.png) no-repeat center center;
    background-size: cover;
    padding: 120px 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.custom_banner::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, #fbfbfb, transparent);
    z-index: 2;
}

.custom_banner h1 {
    font-size: 56px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease-out;
}

.custom_banner p {
    font-size: 20px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
    animation: fadeInUp 1s ease-out;
}

.custom_banner .btn_dflt {
    background: var(--s-color, #febe10);
    color: #000;
    padding: 14px 35px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-top: 30px;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    border: none;
}

.custom_banner .btn_dflt:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(254, 190, 16, 0.3);
    background: #fff;
    color: #000;
}

/* Sticky Header Customization */
header.sticky {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 9999;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    animation: slideDown 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.navbar-nav .nav-link {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #1e293b;
    padding: 10px 18px !important;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    position: relative;
}

.navbar-nav .nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 5px;
    left: 18px;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--p-color);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.navbar-nav .nav-link:hover::after,
.navbar-nav .nav-link.active::after {
    width: calc(100% - 36px);
}

.navbar-nav .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--p-color) !important;
}

/* Base Layout Sections */
.content-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    position: relative;
}

.content-section--soft {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(78, 158, 184, 0.04) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
}

/* Glassmorphic & Elevated Cards */
.simple-card,
.faq-card,
.testimonial-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: var(--glass-shadow);
    padding: 32px;
    height: 100%;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.simple-card:hover,
.faq-card:hover,
.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(78, 158, 184, 0.2);
}

/* Premium 3D Book Layout */
.portfolio-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: 30px;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr));
}

.amazon-book-card {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    height: auto;
    perspective: 1000px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.amazon-book-card a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
}

.book-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 2 / 3;
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 4px 12px 12px 4px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12), 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(78, 158, 184, 0.15) 0%, rgba(254, 190, 16, 0.15) 100%), #eaeaea;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Realistic Left Book Spine highlight */
.book-wrapper::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 12px;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, 
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) 0%, 
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) 30%, 
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) 50%, 
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 70%, 
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) 100%);
    z-index: 5;
}

.amazon-book-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.amazon-book-card:hover .book-wrapper {
    transform: rotateY(-14deg) translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: -10px 25px 45px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.22);
}

.amazon-book-card__meta {
    padding: 16px 8px 8px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    flex-grow: 1;
    border-top: none;
    min-height: auto;
}

.amazon-book-card__meta strong {
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.4;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.amazon-book-card:hover .amazon-book-card__meta strong {
    color: var(--p-color);
}

.amazon-book-card__meta small {
    color: var(--p-color);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

.amazon-book-card__meta small::after {
    content: '→';
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.amazon-book-card:hover .amazon-book-card__meta small::after {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Category Filters & Search Box */
.portfolio-controls {
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    padding: 24px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    box-shadow: var(--glass-shadow);
}

.filter-pills {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    justify-content: center;
}

.filter-btn {
    background: #f1f5f9;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    color: #475569;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.filter-btn:hover {
    background: #e2e8f0;
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.filter-btn.active {
    background: var(--p-color);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px var(--primary-glow);
}

.search-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 400px;
    margin: 0 auto 24px;
}

.search-input {
    width: 100%;
    height: 50px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 0 24px 0 50px;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--text-main);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    box-shadow: inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
}

.search-input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--p-color);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--primary-glow);
}

.search-wrapper::before {
    content: "\f002";
    font-family: "Font Awesome 5 Free", "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
    position: absolute;
    left: 20px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 16px;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.search-wrapper:focus-within::before {
    color: var(--p-color);
}

.genre-heading {
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--s-color);
    margin: 60px 0 30px;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-main);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* Beautiful Blog Cards */
.blog-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--glass-shadow);
    padding: 0;
    height: 100%;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(78, 158, 184, 0.2);
}

.blog-img-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    background: #e2e8f0;
}

.blog-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-img-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.blog-content {
    padding: 30px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.eyebrow {
    color: var(--p-color);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 11px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.badge-category {
    background: rgba(78, 158, 184, 0.1);
    color: var(--p-color);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    width: fit-content;
}

.blog-meta-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.blog-meta-row span {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.blog-card h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: var(--text-main);
    margin: 0;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.blog-card:hover h3 {
    color: var(--p-color);
}

.blog-card p {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin: 0;
}

.blog-card .btn_dflt {
    margin-top: auto;
    align-self: flex-start;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    background: transparent;
    border: 2px solid var(--p-color);
    color: var(--p-color);
    border-radius: 50px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.blog-card:hover .btn_dflt {
    background: var(--p-color);
    color: #fff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 16px var(--primary-glow);
}

/* Featured Blog Hero */
.featured-blog-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.featured-blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 35px 80px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
}

.featured-img-wrap {
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 350px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #e2e8f0;
}

.featured-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.featured-blog-card:hover .featured-img-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.featured-content {
    padding: 50px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
    height: 100%;
}

.featured-content h2 {
    font-size: 34px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: var(--text-main);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin: 0;
}

.featured-content .btn_dflt {
    width: fit-content;
}

/* Single Blog Reader Style */
.article-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(78, 158, 184, 0.05) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05) 100%);
    padding: 100px 0 60px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}

.article-body {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #334155;
}

.article-body h2 {
    font-size: 30px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-main);
    margin: 50px 0 20px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.article-body p {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #334155;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

/* Styled Blockquote */
.article-body blockquote,
.styled-quote {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--p-color);
    padding: 24px 32px;
    border-radius: 0 16px 16px 0;
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 20px;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin: 40px 0;
    box-shadow: inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.01);
}

.article-body ul {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.article-body ul li {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    position: relative;
    list-style: none;
    padding-left: 25px;
    font-size: 17px;
}

.article-body ul li::before {
    content: "✓";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    color: var(--p-color);
    font-weight: bold;
}

/* Contact Page Revolutions */
.contact-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(78, 158, 184, 0.9) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.95) 100%);
    padding: 200px 0 100px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: #fff;
    text-align: center;
}

.contact-header::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(254, 190, 16, 0.15) 0%, transparent 50%);
    z-index: -1;
}

.contact-header h1 {
    font-size: 60px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.contact-header p {
    font-size: 20px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.contact-card-glass {
    background: #fff !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border) !important;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--p-color) !important;
    box-shadow: var(--glass-shadow) !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    padding: 24px 30px !important;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth) !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-card-glass:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
    border-color: rgba(78, 158, 184, 0.25) !important;
    border-left-color: var(--s-color) !important;
}

.contact-icon-box {
    width: 50px !important;
    height: 50px !important;
    background: rgba(78, 158, 184, 0.08) !important;
    color: var(--p-color) !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    font-size: 20px !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth) !important;
}

.contact-card-glass:hover .contact-icon-box {
    background: var(--p-color) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    transform: scale(1.05) !important;
}

.contact-card-details h4 {
    font-size: 18px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: var(--text-main) !important;
    margin-bottom: 4px !important;
}

.contact-card-details p {
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    color: var(--text-muted) !important;
    margin-bottom: 2px !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
}

.contact-card-details address {
    font-size: 15px !important;
    color: var(--text-main) !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
}

.contact-card-details a {
    font-size: 16px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: var(--p-color) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth) !important;
}

.contact-card-details a:hover {
    color: var(--s-color) !important;
}

/* Beautiful Interactive Map Wrapper */
.map-container-premium {
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    box-shadow: var(--glass-shadow);
    background: #eaeaea;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.map-container-premium iframe {
    width: 100%;
    height: 350px;
    display: block;
    filter: grayscale(0.1) contrast(1.1);
    border: none;
}

/* Contact Premium Direct Form */
.contact-form-container {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 50px;
    height: 100%;
}

.contact-form-container h2 {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-main);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.contact-form-container > p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.form-group-premium {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.form-input-premium {
    width: 100%;
    height: 56px;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 0 20px;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--text-main);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.form-input-premium:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--p-color);
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--primary-glow);
}

.form-textarea-premium {
    width: 100%;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--text-main);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    resize: none;
}

.form-textarea-premium:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--p-color);
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--primary-glow);
}

/* Styled Select */
.form-select-premium {
    width: 100%;
    height: 56px;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 0 20px;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--text-main);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    appearance: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.form-select-premium:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--p-color);
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--primary-glow);
}

.select-wrapper-premium {
    position: relative;
}

.select-wrapper-premium::after {
    content: "\f078";
    font-family: "Font Awesome 5 Free", "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
    position: absolute;
    right: 20px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 14px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.contact-form-container button[type="submit"] {
    width: 100%;
    height: 56px;
    background: var(--p-color);
    border: none;
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px var(--primary-glow);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.contact-form-container button[type="submit"]:hover {
    background: var(--s-color);
    color: #000;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px var(--accent-glow);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Animation keyframes */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@keyframes slideDown {
    from {
        transform: translateY(-100%);
    }
    to {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Responsive Overrides */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .custom_banner h1 {
        font-size: 42px;
    }
    
    .featured-img-wrap {
        min-height: 250px;
    }
    
    .featured-content {
        padding: 30px;
    }
    
    .contact-form-container {
        padding: 30px;
        margin-top: 40px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .custom_banner {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }
    
    .content-section {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }
    
    .portfolio-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(160px, 1fr));
        gap: 20px;
    }
    
    .filter-pills {
        gap: 6px;
    }
    
    .filter-btn {
        padding: 6px 14px;
        font-size: 13px;
    }
    
    .featured-content h2 {
        font-size: 26px;
    }
    
    .contact-header h1 {
        font-size: 40px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   Phase 2 Premium Visual Upgrades
   ========================================== */

/* Input Icon Styling */
.input-icon-group {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.input-icon-group .form-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 20px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 16px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 10;
}

.input-icon-group .form-input-premium,
.input-icon-group .form-select-premium {
    padding-left: 50px !important;
}

.input-icon-group .form-textarea-premium {
    padding-left: 50px !important;
}

.input-icon-group .form-icon-textarea {
    top: 25px;
    transform: none;
}

.input-icon-group:focus-within .form-icon {
    color: var(--p-color);
}

/* Premium Discover More Section & Service Cards */
.discover-more-section {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%, rgba(78, 158, 184, 0.05) 100%);
    padding: 100px 0;
}

.section-title-premium {
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-main);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.section-subtitle-premium {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 15px auto 0;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.interactive-service-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--glass-shadow);
    padding: 40px 35px;
    height: 100%;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* 4px top accent border using primary teal and gold gradient */
.interactive-service-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--p-color), var(--s-color));
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    z-index: 2;
}

.interactive-service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(78, 158, 184, 0.25);
}

.interactive-service-card:hover::before {
    height: 6px;
}

.pulsing-badge-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    background: rgba(78, 158, 184, 0.08);
    color: var(--p-color);
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 26px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    z-index: 2;
}

.interactive-service-card:hover .pulsing-badge-icon {
    background: var(--p-color);
    color: #fff;
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Pulsing effect rings */
.pulsing-badge-icon::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: 2px solid var(--p-color);
    border-radius: 16px;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: badgePulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes badgePulse {
    0% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 0.5;
    }
    100% {
        transform: scale(1.4);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

.interactive-service-card h3 {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-main);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.interactive-service-card:hover h3 {
    color: var(--p-color);
}

.interactive-service-card p {
    font-size: 15.5px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.interactive-service-card .btn_dflt {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 12px 30px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.card-bg-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(254, 190, 16, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    bottom: -50px;
    right: -50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 0;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.interactive-service-card:hover .card-bg-glow {
    transform: scale(1.3);
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(254, 190, 16, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

/* Form Accent Line & Layout Customizations */
.form-accent-top {
    border-top: 4px solid var(--p-color) !important;
}

/* Modal Popup overrides */
.modal-content {
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border) !important;
    border-radius: 24px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.18) !important;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.modal-content .form_bx {
    border: none !important;
    padding: 40px !important;
}

.modal-content input.form-control, 
.modal-content .form-select {
    border: 2px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    height: 52px !important;
    font-size: 14.5px !important;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth) !important;
}

.modal-content textarea.form-control {
    border: 2px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    min-height: 120px !important;
    font-size: 14.5px !important;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth) !important;
    resize: none !important;
    padding-top: 15px !important;
    padding-left: 50px !important;
}

.modal-content .form-control:focus, 
.modal-content .form-select:focus {
    border-color: var(--p-color) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--primary-glow) !important;
    background: #fff !important;
    outline: none !important;
}

.modal-content button[type="submit"] {
    background: var(--p-color) !important;
    border: none !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    padding: 12px 30px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px var(--primary-glow) !important;
}

.modal-content button[type="submit"]:hover {
    background: var(--s-color) !important;
    color: #000 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px var(--accent-glow) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Testimonials Quotation Overrides */
.testimonial-card {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.testimonial-card::after {
    content: "\f10d";
    font-family: "Font Awesome 5 Free", "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
    position: absolute;
    top: 25px;
    right: 30px;
    font-size: 40px;
    color: rgba(78, 158, 184, 0.08);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: -1;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.testimonial-card:hover::after {
    color: rgba(254, 190, 16, 0.15);
    transform: translateY(-4px) rotate(-5deg);
}

.testimonial-card h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-main);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.testimonial-card p {
    font-size: 15.5px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #475569;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial-card strong {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: var(--p-color);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: block;
}

/* FAQ Premium Overrides */
.faq-card {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--p-color) !important;
}

.faq-card:hover {
    border-left-color: var(--s-color) !important;
}

.faq-card h3 {
    font-size: 19px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-main);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.faq-card:hover h3 {
    color: var(--p-color);
}

/* Process Steps Premium Overrides */
.process-step {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 25px;
    border-left: 4px solid rgba(78, 158, 184, 0.15) !important;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.process-step:hover {
    border-left-color: var(--p-color) !important;
}

.process-step__number {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(78, 158, 184, 0.1) 0%, rgba(78, 158, 184, 0.02) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(78, 158, 184, 0.2);
    color: var(--p-color);
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.process-step:hover .process-step__number {
    background: var(--p-color);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--p-color);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.process-step h3 {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-main);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.process-step:hover h3 {
    color: var(--p-color);
}

/* Book Marketing Card Styling */
.marketing-grid-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: var(--glass-shadow);
    padding: 24px;
    height: 100%;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.marketing-grid-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(78, 158, 184, 0.2);
}

.marketing-grid-card .marketing-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: rgba(78, 158, 184, 0.1);
    color: var(--p-color);
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 18px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.marketing-grid-card:hover .marketing-icon {
    background: var(--p-color);
    color: #fff;
}

.marketing-grid-card h5 {
    font-size: 15.5px;
    font-weight: 650;
    color: var(--text-main);
    margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================
   Phase 3 Brand Design Overhauls
   ========================================== */

/* Glassmorphic & Elevated Counter Blocks */
.c_bx {
    background: #fff !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border) !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    box-shadow: var(--glass-shadow) !important;
    padding: 35px 25px !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth) !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    text-align: center !important;
}

.c_bx:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
    border-color: rgba(78, 158, 184, 0.25) !important;
}

.c_bx h6 {
    font-size: 36px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: var(--text-main) !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
}

.c_bx h6 strong {
    font-weight: 800 !important;
}

.c_bx p {
    font-size: 14.5px !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
    color: var(--text-muted) !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
}

.c_bx img {
    margin-top: 15px !important;
    height: 48px !important;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth) !important;
    filter: grayscale(1) opacity(0.5) !important;
}

.c_bx:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg) !important;
    filter: none !important; /* Full colors on hover */
}

/* Premium Card Upgrades for Service Sliders */
.serv_bx {
    background: #fff !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border) !important;
    border-radius: 24px !important;
    box-shadow: var(--glass-shadow) !important;
    padding: 30px !important;
    margin: 15px 15px !important;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth) !important;
    position: relative !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    z-index: 1 !important;
}

.serv_bx::before {
    content: '' !important;
    position: absolute !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 4px !important;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--p-color), var(--s-color)) !important;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth) !important;
    z-index: 2 !important;
}

.serv_bx:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12) !important;
    border-color: rgba(78, 158, 184, 0.25) !important;
    background: #fff !important; /* Retain clean white background */
}

.serv_bx:hover::before {
    height: 6px !important;
}

.serv_bx > img {
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth) !important;
}

.serv_bx:hover > img {
    transform: scale(1.03) !important;
}

.serv_bx h5 {
    font-size: 22px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: var(--text-main) !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth) !important;
}

.serv_bx:hover h5 {
    color: var(--p-color) !important;
}

.serv_bx p {
    font-size: 15px !important;
    line-height: 1.60 !important;
    color: var(--text-muted) !important;
    text-align: left !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

/* Beautiful Premium Overrides for Process Steps */
.work_bx {
    padding: 40px !important;
    background: #fff !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border) !important;
    border-radius: 24px !important;
    box-shadow: var(--glass-shadow) !important;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth) !important;
    position: relative !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
}

.work_bx:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
    border-color: rgba(78, 158, 184, 0.2) !important;
}

.work_bx span {
    font-size: 13px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em !important;
    color: var(--p-color) !important;
    display: inline-block !important;
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
}

.work_bx h3 {
    font-size: 32px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: var(--text-main) !important;
    margin-bottom: 15px !important;
}

.work_bx hr {
    border: none !important;
    height: 3px !important;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--p-color), var(--s-color)) !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    margin: 15px 0 20px !important;
    width: 60px !important;
}

.work_bx p {
    font-size: 16px !important;
    line-height: 1.65 !important;
    color: var(--text-muted) !important;
}

/* Premium Footer Form Visual Redesigns */
form.bt_form {
    background: #fff !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06) !important;
    border-radius: 24px !important;
    padding: 40px !important;
}

/* Comprehensive Form Box Button Overrides */
.form_bx button[type="submit"], 
#banner_form button[type="submit"] {
    background: var(--p-color) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    height: 54px !important;
    padding: 0 45px !important;
    font-size: 16px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px var(--primary-glow) !important;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth) !important;
    display: inline-block !important;
}

.form_bx button[type="submit"]:hover, 
#banner_form button[type="submit"]:hover {
    background: var(--s-color) !important;
    color: #000 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px var(--accent-glow) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

/* ==========================================
   Premium Footer Visual Redesign
   ========================================== */

.premium-footer {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(78, 158, 184, 0.12) 0%, rgba(12, 16, 29, 0) 70%), #0c101d !important;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) !important;
    padding: 80px 0 0 !important;
    border-top: 5px solid var(--s-color, #febe10) !important;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    font-family: "Suisse Intl", sans-serif;
}

.premium-footer p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65) !important;
    font-size: 14.5px !important;
    line-height: 1.65 !important;
}

/* Elegant Editorial Headings */
.premium-footer h4 {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 19px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em !important;
    margin-bottom: 25px !important;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 12px !important;
    border: none !important;
    background: none !important;
}

.premium-footer h4::after {
    content: '' !important;
    position: absolute !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    bottom: 0 !important;
    width: 32px !important;
    height: 3px !important;
    background: var(--s-color, #febe10) !important;
    border-radius: 2px !important;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth, all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1)) !important;
}

.premium-footer h4:hover::after {
    width: 52px !important;
}

/* Brand Logo */
.footer-brand-logo {
    max-width: 220px !important;
    height: auto !important;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth, all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1)) !important;
}

.footer-brand-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.03) !important;
}

/* Quick Links List Reset & Animations */
.footer-links-list {
    list-style: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
}

.footer-links-list li {
    list-style: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    background: none !important;
}

.footer-links-list li::before {
    display: none !important;
}

.footer-links-list li a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65) !important;
    font-size: 14.5px !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth, all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1)) !important;
    display: inline-block !important;
}

.footer-links-list li a:hover {
    color: var(--s-color, #febe10) !important;
    transform: translateX(6px) !important;
}

/* Glowing Circular Social Badges */
.footer-social-icons {
    display: flex !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    margin-top: 20px !important;
}

.footer-social-btn {
    width: 40px !important;
    height: 40px !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    font-size: 16px !important;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth, all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1)) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

.footer-social-btn:hover {
    background: var(--s-color, #febe10) !important;
    border-color: var(--s-color, #febe10) !important;
    color: #000000 !important;
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.1) rotate(8deg) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(254, 190, 16, 0.35) !important;
}

/* Visual Labeled Contact Cards */
.footer-contact-details {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 15px !important;
}

.footer-contact-details a,
.footer-contact-details .footer-contact-item {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
    padding: 12px 18px !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth, all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1)) !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    text-align: left !important;
}

.footer-contact-details a:hover,
.footer-contact-details .footer-contact-item:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) !important;
    border-color: rgba(78, 158, 184, 0.3) !important;
    transform: translateY(-3px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) !important;
}

.footer-contact-icon {
    width: 40px !important;
    height: 40px !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    background: rgba(78, 158, 184, 0.1) !important;
    color: var(--p-color, #4e9eb8) !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    font-size: 16px !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth, all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1)) !important;
}

.footer-contact-details a:hover .footer-contact-icon,
.footer-contact-details .footer-contact-item:hover .footer-contact-icon {
    background: var(--p-color, #4e9eb8) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: scale(1.08) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(78, 158, 184, 0.3) !important;
}.footer-contact-details a > div,
.footer-contact-details .footer-contact-item > div {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 2px !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    min-width: 0 !important; /* Allow flex child to shrink properly */
}

.footer-contact-details small {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) !important;
    font-size: 11px !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em !important;
    display: block !important;
}
.footer-contact-details strong {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth, all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1)) !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important; /* Force email and phone to remain strictly on a single line */
}

.footer-contact-details address {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth, all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1)) !important;
    word-break: break-word !important; /* Allow the address to wrap beautifully on two lines */
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
}

.footer-contact-details a:hover strong {
    color: var(--s-color, #febe10) !important;
}

/* Horizontal Lines inside Footer */
.premium-footer hr {
    border: none !important;
    height: 1px !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    margin: 45px 0 0 !important;
}

/* Dark Layered Copyright Bar */
.footer-copyright-bar {
    background: #070a12 !important;
    padding: 25px 0 !important;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 11;
}

.footer-copyright-bar p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
}

.footer-copyright-bar a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth, all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1)) !important;
}

.footer-copyright-bar a:hover {
    color: var(--s-color, #febe10) !important;
}

/* Hide default bullets or borders in mobile layout for responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .premium-footer {
        padding: 60px 0 0 !important;
        text-align: center !important;
    }
    
    .premium-footer h4 {
        margin-top: 20px !important;
        margin-bottom: 20px !important;
        padding-bottom: 8px !important;
    }
    
    .premium-footer h4::after {
        left: 50% !important;
        transform: translateX(-50%) !important;
    }
    
    .footer-social-icons {
        justify-content: center !important;
    }
    
    .footer-links-list {
        align-items: center !important;
    }
    
    .footer-contact-details a,
    .footer-contact-details .footer-contact-item {
        justify-content: center !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   Premium Bottom Form Section Redesign
   ========================================== */

section.btm_form {
    padding: 100px 0 !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(78, 158, 184, 0.05) 0%, rgba(254, 190, 16, 0.03) 100%), #f8fafc !important;
    position: relative;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05) !important;
}

/* Eyebrow badge tag */
section.btm_form p:first-of-type {
    display: inline-block !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    font-size: 12px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em !important;
    color: var(--p-color, #4e9eb8) !important;
    background: rgba(78, 158, 184, 0.08) !important;
    padding: 6px 18px !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    padding-right: 18px !important; /* reset the old 260px right padding */
}

/* Heading styling */
section.btm_form h2 {
    font-size: 44px !important;
    font-weight: 750 !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em !important;
    margin-bottom: 22px !important;
    padding-right: 0 !important; /* reset the old 50px right padding */
}

/* Description paragraph */
section.btm_form p:not(:first-of-type) {
    font-size: 16px !important;
    line-height: 1.65 !important;
    color: #475569 !important;
    margin-bottom: 30px !important;
    padding-right: 0 !important; /* reset the old 260px right padding */
}

/* Gold/Teal Gradient Divider line */
section.btm_form hr {
    border: none !important;
    height: 3px !important;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--p-color, #4e9eb8), var(--s-color, #febe10)) !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    margin: 35px 0 !important;
    width: 80px !important;
}

/* Contact Info Section */
.cont_info h4 {
    font-size: 19px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
}

.contact-info-grid {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 15px !important;
}

.contact-info-card {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
    padding: 16px 20px !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth, all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1)) !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    text-align: left !important;
}

.contact-info-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
    border-color: rgba(78, 158, 184, 0.22) !important;
}

.contact-info-card .card-icon {
    width: 44px !important;
    height: 44px !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    background: rgba(78, 158, 184, 0.08) !important;
    color: var(--p-color, #4e9eb8) !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    font-size: 16px !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth, all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1)) !important;
}

.contact-info-card:hover .card-icon {
    background: var(--p-color, #4e9eb8) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: scale(1.05) !important;
}

.contact-info-card div {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 2px !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
}

.contact-info-card small {
    color: #64748b !important;
    font-size: 11px !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    display: block !important;
}

.contact-info-card strong,
.contact-info-card address {
    color: #0f172a !important;
    font-size: 14.5px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth, all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1)) !important;
}

.contact-info-card:hover strong {
    color: var(--p-color, #4e9eb8) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    section.btm_form {
        padding: 60px 0 !important;
        text-align: center !important;
    }
    section.btm_form h2 {
        font-size: 32px !important;
    }
    .contact-info-card {
        justify-content: center !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   Header Z-Index Fix
   ========================================== */
header {
    z-index: 1000 !important;
}

/* ==========================================
   Premium Home Hero Section Revamp (Light Mode)
   ========================================== */

/* Responsive Overlay & Blur Blobs */
.banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(78, 158, 184, 0.08) 0%, rgba(254, 190, 16, 0.04) 100%), #f8fafc !important;
    padding: 200px 0 120px !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05) !important;
}

/* Background Glowing blobs (Light mode soft pastels) */
.banner::before {
    content: '' !important;
    position: absolute !important;
    top: -150px !important;
    right: -100px !important;
    width: 500px !important;
    height: 500px !important;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(254, 190, 16, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%) !important;
    z-index: -1 !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
    filter: blur(60px) !important;
    display: block !important;
}

.banner::after {
    content: '' !important;
    position: absolute !important;
    bottom: -200px !important;
    left: -150px !important;
    width: 600px !important;
    height: 600px !important;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(78, 158, 184, 0.22) 0%, transparent 70%) !important;
    z-index: -1 !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
    filter: blur(70px) !important;
    display: block !important;
}

/* Floating Eyebrow Badge Capsule */
.hero-badge {
    display: inline-block !important;
    margin-bottom: 25px !important;
}

.hero-badge .badge-tag {
    background: rgba(78, 158, 184, 0.08) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(78, 158, 184, 0.2) !important;
    color: #347c94 !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em !important;
    padding: 8px 20px !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(78, 158, 184, 0.04) !important;
}

/* Editorial Bold Typography (Light Mode) */
.banner:not(.other_banner) h1 {
    font-size: 60px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    line-height: 1.15 !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em !important;
    margin-bottom: 24px !important;
    text-align: left !important;
}

.banner:not(.other_banner) h1 .text-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #347c94 0%, #4e9eb8 100%) !important;
    -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
    display: inline-block !important;
}

/* Description paragraph (Light Mode) */
.banner:not(.other_banner) p.hero-desc {
    font-size: 17px !important;
    line-height: 1.7 !important;
    color: #475569 !important;
    text-align: left !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin-bottom: 35px !important;
    max-width: 640px !important;
}

/* Floating Trust Grid (Light Mode) */
.hero-trust-grid {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 15px !important;
    margin-top: 35px !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
}

.trust-item {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
}

.trust-item span {
    color: #334155 !important;
    font-size: 15.5px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
}

.trust-item .trust-icon {
    color: var(--p-color, #4e9eb8) !important; /* Teal checkmarks match the light mode theme beautifully! */
    font-size: 18px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
}

/* Compact Light Form Card */
.banner .form_bx {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 55px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
    border-radius: 24px !important;
    padding: 40px 32px !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    border-top: 5px solid var(--p-color, #4e9eb8) !important;
}

.banner .form_bx h3 {
    font-size: 24px !important;
    font-weight: 750 !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    margin-bottom: 25px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
}

/* Service Checkbox Grid inside Form */
.banner .form_bx .servs {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 10px 15px !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
}

.banner .form_bx .servs label {
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: #475569 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth, all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1)) !important;
}

.banner .form_bx .servs label:hover {
    color: var(--p-color, #4e9eb8) !important;
}

.banner .form_bx .servs input[type="checkbox"] {
    width: 16px !important;
    height: 16px !important;
    border-radius: 4px !important;
    border: 2px solid #cbd5e1 !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
}

.banner .form_bx .servs input[type="checkbox"]:checked {
    background-color: var(--p-color, #4e9eb8) !important;
    border-color: var(--p-color, #4e9eb8) !important;
}

/* Responsive Overrides (Light Mode) */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .banner {
        padding: 180px 0 80px !important;
        text-align: center !important;
    }
    
    .banner h1 {
        font-size: 42px !important;
        text-align: center !important;
    }
    
    .banner p.hero-desc {
        text-align: center !important;
        margin: 0 auto 30px !important;
    }
    
    .hero-badge {
        display: block !important;
        text-align: center !important;
    }
    
    .hero-trust-grid {
        align-items: center !important;
        margin-bottom: 40px !important;
    }
    
    .banner .form_bx {
        padding: 35px 25px !important;
        margin-top: 20px !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .banner h1 {
        font-size: 34px !important;
    }
    
    .banner .form_bx .servs {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   Premium Centered Inner Page Banners
   ========================================== */
.banner.other_banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(78, 158, 184, 0.05) 0%, rgba(254, 190, 16, 0.02) 100%), #f8fafc !important;
    padding: 180px 0 100px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05) !important;
}

.banner.other_banner h1 {
    font-size: 52px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em !important;
    margin-bottom: 16px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    max-width: 850px !important;
    margin-left: auto !important;
    margin-right: auto !important;
}

.banner.other_banner p {
    font-size: 18px !important;
    line-height: 1.65 !important;
    color: #475569 !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    max-width: 680px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
}

/* ==========================================
   Premium Split-Screen Responsive Quote Modal
   ========================================== */
.custom-quote-modal-dialog {
    max-width: 980px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    margin: 30px auto !important;
}

.custom-quote-modal-content {
    border: none !important;
    border-radius: 28px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 35px 90px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.22) !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
}

.custom-modal-close {
    position: absolute !important;
    top: 20px !important;
    right: 20px !important;
    width: 40px !important;
    height: 40px !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    z-index: 10 !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
}

.custom-modal-close i {
    font-size: 16px !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

.custom-modal-close:hover {
    transform: scale(1.08) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12) !important;
}

.custom-modal-close:hover i {
    color: #4e9eb8 !important; /* Brand Teal */
}

/* Modal split layout wrapper */
.custom-modal-layout {
    display: flex !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    min-height: 600px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
}

/* Left Info Column */
.modal-info-panel {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f242c 0%, #173743 60%, #081318 100%) !important; /* Deep Premium Navy-Teal */
    padding: 55px 45px !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    flex: 1 1 45% !important;
    max-width: 45% !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    position: relative !important;
}

.modal-info-content {
    width: 100% !important;
}

.info-pill-badge {
    background: rgba(78, 158, 184, 0.08) !important; /* Soft Teal glass */
    border: 1px solid rgba(78, 158, 184, 0.25) !important;
    color: #febe10 !important; /* Premium Brand Gold */
    font-size: 12px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em !important;
    padding: 8px 18px !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    margin-bottom: 25px !important;
    width: fit-content !important;
}

.info-headline {
    font-size: 34px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em !important;
    text-align: left !important;
}

.info-headline .serif-italic {
    font-family: 'Aleo', Georgia, serif !important;
    font-style: italic !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #febe10 !important; /* Premium Brand Gold accent */
}

.info-desc {
    font-size: 15px !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important;
    margin-bottom: 30px !important;
    text-align: left !important;
}

.info-bullet-list {
    list-style: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 30px 0 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
}

.info-bullet-list li {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
}

.info-bullet-list .bullet-icon {
    width: 28px !important;
    height: 28px !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    background: rgba(254, 190, 16, 0.1) !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    color: #febe10 !important; /* Brand Gold checkmarks */
    font-size: 13px !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.info-bullet-list .bullet-text {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    text-align: left !important;
}

.info-divider {
    border: 0 !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    margin: 30px 0 25px !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
}

.info-contact-details {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
}

.info-contact-details .contact-link {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75) !important;
    font-size: 14.5px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: color 0.3s ease !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
}

.info-contact-details .contact-link:hover {
    color: #febe10 !important; /* Brand Gold hover */
}

/* Right Form Column */
.modal-form-panel {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    padding: 55px 45px !important;
    flex: 1 1 55% !important;
    max-width: 55% !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    position: relative !important;
}

.modal-form-content {
    width: 100% !important;
}

.form-headline {
    font-size: 32px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em !important;
    text-align: left !important;
}

.form-headline .serif-italic-red {
    font-family: 'Aleo', Georgia, serif !important;
    font-style: italic !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #4e9eb8 !important; /* Brand Teal */
}

.form-subtitle {
    font-size: 15px !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
    margin-bottom: 30px !important;
    text-align: left !important;
}

/* Mobile Badge Pill (hidden on desktop) */
.mobile-pill-badge-container {
    display: none !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
}

.mobile-pill-badge {
    background: rgba(78, 158, 184, 0.08) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(78, 158, 184, 0.2) !important;
    color: #347c94 !important; /* Brand Teal */
    font-size: 11.5px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em !important;
    padding: 6px 14px !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Label & Input styling */
.form-label-premium {
    display: block !important;
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #334155 !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
    text-align: left !important;
}

.modal-form-panel .form-control,
.modal-form-panel .form-select {
    border: 1px solid #cbd5e1 !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    height: 52px !important;
    font-size: 14.5px !important;
    padding: 10px 16px !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    background-color: #f8fafc !important;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

.modal-form-panel .form-control:focus,
.modal-form-panel .form-select:focus {
    border-color: #94a3b8 !important;
    background-color: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04) !important;
    outline: none !important;
}

.modal-form-panel textarea.form-control {
    height: auto !important;
    min-height: 100px !important;
    resize: none !important;
    padding-left: 16px !important; /* Reset huge old left padding */
    padding-top: 12px !important;
}

/* Button & Disclaimer styling */
.btn-submit-premium {
    background: #4e9eb8 !important; /* Brand Teal Primary */
    border: none !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 16px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    padding: 14px 35px !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(78, 158, 184, 0.2) !important;
    width: fit-content !important;
}

.btn-submit-premium span {
    color: #ffffff !important; /* Force button text color to be visible on Teal */
    transition: color 0.3s ease !important;
}

.btn-submit-premium:hover {
    background: #febe10 !important; /* Brand Gold Hover */
    color: #0f172a !important; /* Dark contrast text */
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(254, 190, 16, 0.32) !important;
}

.btn-submit-premium:hover span {
    color: #0f172a !important; /* Force button text color to transition to dark slate */
}

.btn-submit-premium:active {
    transform: translateY(0) !important;
}

.form-disclaimer {
    font-size: 12px !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
    margin-top: 20px !important;
    text-align: left !important;
}

/* ==========================================
   Responsive Overrides for Modal & Banner
   ========================================== */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .custom-modal-layout {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        min-height: auto !important;
    }
    
    .modal-info-panel {
        display: none !important; /* Hide left column on mobile */
    }
    
    .modal-form-panel {
        max-width: 100% !important;
        flex: 1 1 100% !important;
        padding: 55px 24px 35px !important;
    }
    
    .mobile-pill-badge-container {
        display: block !important;
    }
    
    .custom-quote-modal-dialog {
        margin: 15px !important;
        max-width: calc(100% - 30px) !important;
    }
    
    .form-headline {
        font-size: 28px !important;
    }
    
    .btn-submit-premium {
        width: 100% !important; /* Full width button on mobile */
    }
    
    /* Center align Home Hero banner content on mobile and tablet */
    .banner {
        text-align: center !important;
    }
    
    .banner .text-start {
        text-align: center !important;
    }
    
    .banner:not(.other_banner) h1 {
        text-align: center !important;
        font-size: 38px !important;
        line-height: 1.2 !important;
    }
    
    .banner:not(.other_banner) p.hero-desc {
        text-align: center !important;
        margin: 0 auto 30px !important;
        max-width: 580px !important;
    }
    
    .banner .hero-cta-group {
        justify-content: center !important;
    }
    
    /* Keep trust grid block centered, but internally left-aligned */
    .banner .hero-trust-grid {
        align-items: flex-start !important; /* Left-align bullet points */
        max-width: 440px !important;
        margin-left: auto !important;
        margin-right: auto !important;
        text-align: left !important;
    }
    
    .banner .trust-item {
        justify-content: flex-start !important;
        text-align: left !important;
    }
    
    .banner.other_banner {
        padding: 150px 0 70px !important;
    }
    
    .banner.other_banner h1 {
        font-size: 38px !important;
    }
    
    .banner.other_banner p {
        font-size: 16px !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .banner.other_banner {
        padding: 130px 0 60px !important;
    }
    
    .banner.other_banner h1 {
        font-size: 30px !important;
    }
}