:root {
    --primary-1: #7c3aed;
    --primary-2: #ec4899;
    --primary-3: #c938d6;
    --primary-4: #341e36;
    --primary-5: #9e27a8;
    --primary-6: #690e12;
    --accent: #ffd6f0;
    --text-dark: #1f2937;
    --text-muted: #6b7280;
    --bg: #ffffff;
    --glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

    --clr-1: 179, 25, 66;
    --clr-2: 10, 49, 97;
    --dark-color: 0, 19, 42;
    --light-color: 255, 255, 255;

    --shadow-sm: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    --shadow-md: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    --shadow-lg: 0 20px 40px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.15);
    --radius: 16px;
    --container: 1280px;
    font-family: "Poppins", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;



    --purple-top: #f2e8ff;
    --purple-bottom: #d9c6ff;
    --pink-top: #ffe5f2;
    --pink-bottom: #ffcde4;
    --blue-top: #dff3ff;
    --blue-bottom: #c0e1f5;
    --rose-top: #ffeef4;
    --rose-bottom: #ffd9e9;
    --navy-top: #304266;
    --navy-bottom: #1b253b;

    --radius-lg: 26px;
    --radius-md: 18px;
    --shadow-card: 0 22px 45px rgba(25, 29, 57, 0.12);
    --shadow-hero: 0 30px 60px rgba(25, 29, 57, 0.15);
    --shadow-lg: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    --hiw-overlay: rgba(83, 0, 23, 0.72);

}

body {
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

.container {
    max-width: var(--container);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 10px 2.5rem;
}

/* HERO SECTION */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: #ffffff;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a0a0f 0%, #1a0a2e 100%);
}

/* Background with video */
.hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
}

.hero-video {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    pointer-events: none;
    display: block;
    opacity: 0.35;
    will-change: transform;
}

/* Enhanced gradient overlay */
.hero-overlay-gradient {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,
            rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.15) 0%,
            rgba(10, 10, 15, 0.8) 50%,
            rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.15) 100%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
}

/* Animated floating shapes */
.hero-shape {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
    opacity: 0.6;
    animation: float 20s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-shape.shape-1 {
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    left: -10%;
    top: 10%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-1), var(--primary-2));
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.hero-shape.shape-2 {
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    right: -8%;
    bottom: 15%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffd6f0, rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.4));
    animation-delay: -5s;
}

.hero-shape.shape-3 {
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    left: 50%;
    top: -10%;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.5), transparent);
    animation-delay: -10s;
}

@keyframes float {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
    }

    33% {
        transform: translate(30px, -30px) scale(1.1);
    }

    66% {
        transform: translate(-20px, 20px) scale(0.9);
    }
}

.hero-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0rem 0 6rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.hero-content {
    max-width: 1000px;
    text-align: center;
    animation: fadeInUp 1s ease-out;
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Eyebrow badge */
.eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.2), rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.2));
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    animation: fadeInUp 1s ease-out 0.2s both;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.3);
}

.eyebrow::before {
    content: "✨";
    font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Hero title */
.hero-title-main {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.1 !important;
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    animation: fadeInUp 1s ease-out 0.4s both;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    display: block;
    content-visibility: auto;
}

.accent-typed {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-1), var(--primary-2), #f59e0b);
    background-size: 200% 200%;
    -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
    animation: gradientShift 4s ease infinite, fadeInUp 1s ease-out 0.4s both;
    position: relative;
}

@keyframes gradientShift {

    0%,
    100% {
        background-position: 0% 50%;
    }

    50% {
        background-position: 100% 50%;
    }
}

/* Hero description */
.hero-lead {
    margin: 1.5rem auto 2rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 750px;
    animation: fadeInUp 1s ease-out 0.6s both;
    font-weight: 400;
}

/* CTA buttons */
.hero-ctas {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    animation: fadeInUp 1s ease-out 0.8s both;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-video {
        display: none;
    }
}


.btn {
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.625rem;
    padding: .5rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: width 0.6s, height 0.6s;
}


.btn:hover::before {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
}

.btn-call {
    display: inline-flex;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-1), var(--primary-2));
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.35);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.45);
}

.btn-primary:active {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.btn-outline-primary {
    background: white;
    color: #9c27b0;
    border: 3px solid #9c27b0;
}

.btn-outline-primary:hover {
    background: #f3e5f5;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-white {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff, #ffffff);
    color: #000000;
    /* box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.35); */
}

.btn-white:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-white:active {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.btn-outline {
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    color: #ffffff;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-light {
    border: 1px solid #fff;
    color: #fff;
}

.btn-outline img {
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1)
}

.btn-outline-light:hover {
    background: #fff;
    color: #7928ca;
}

.cta__buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    justify-content: start;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    text-align: center;
    animation: fadeInUp 1s ease-out 0.8s both;
}

/* Stats section */
.hero-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    animation: fadeInUp 1s ease-out 1s both;
}

.stat {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04));
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    min-width: 160px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.stat:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06));
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.2);
}

.stat strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-1), var(--primary-2));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    line-height: 1;
}

.stat span {
    display: block;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Responsive styles */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero {
        min-height: 90vh;
    }

    .hero-inner {
        padding: 6rem 0 4rem;
    }

    .hero-title-main {
        font-size: 2.25rem;
    }

    .hero-lead {
        font-size: 1rem;
        margin: 1rem auto 1.5rem;
    }

    .hero-ctas {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0.75rem;
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }

    .btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 0.875rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .hero-stats {
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .stat {
        min-width: 120px;
        padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    }

    .stat strong {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .stat span {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }

    .hero-shape.shape-1 {
        width: 300px;
        height: 300px;
        left: -20%;
    }

    .hero-shape.shape-2 {
        width: 250px;
        height: 250px;
        right: -15%;
    }

    .hero-shape.shape-3 {
        width: 200px;
        height: 200px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-title-main {
        font-size: 1.875rem;
    }

    .eyebrow {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    }

    .hero-stats {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
    }

    .stat {
        width: 100%;
    }
}

/* Tablet landscape */
@media (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-title-main {
        font-size: 3.5rem;
    }

    .hero-lead {
        font-size: 1.125rem;
    }

    .container {
        padding: 10px 2rem;
    }
}

/* Counter animation */
.counter {
    animation: countUp 2s ease-out forwards;
}

@keyframes countUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
    }
}


.quote-section {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 10rem 10rem;
    background: url('../images/home/quote.webp') center/cover no-repeat;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}


.quote-wrap {
    max-width: 650px;
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 40px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
}


.quote-icon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 170px;
}


.quote-icon.left {
    left: -180px;
}


.quote-icon.right {
    right: -180px;
}


.quote-text {
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}


.quote-author {
    color: #ff4ea9;
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-style: italic;
}


@media(max-width:768px) {
    .quote-section {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 1rem;
        background: url('../images/home/quote.webp') center/cover no-repeat;
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .quote-icon {
        display: none;
    }


    .quote-wrap {
        padding: 30px;
    }


    .quote-text {
        font-size: 18px;
    }

    .quote-author {
        font-size: 16px;
    }
}


/* Quote */
.quote {
    padding: 2rem 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-1), var(--primary-2));
    color: #fff;
    text-align: center;
}

.quote blockquote {
    margin: 0 auto;
    max-width: 900px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-style: italic;
}

/* cta1 section */
.cta--1 {
    background: #9E27A9;
    color: #fff;
    text-align: start;
    margin: 5rem auto 2rem auto;
    position: relative;
    padding: 20px 10px;
}

.cta--1 img {
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 45%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* overlay color on the image */
.cta--1::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 45%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: #9E27A9;
    opacity: 0.45;
    /* adjust opacity if needed */
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}



.cta-text {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(138, 43, 226, 0.9) 0%, rgba(121, 40, 202, 0.8) 100%);
}

.cta--1 p {
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-size: 1rem !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.cta--1 h2 {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}



@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .cta--1 img {
        display: none;
    }

    /* overlay color on the image */
    .cta--1::after {
        content: "";
        display: none;
    }


    .cta-text {
        text-align: center;
        padding: 3rem 2rem;
    }

    .cta--1 img {
        height: auto;
    }
}



/* Split section */
.split-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
}

.split-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    align-items: start;
}

.split-left h2 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: .6rem;
}

.pain-list {
    margin: 0;
    padding-left: 1rem;
    color: var(--muted);
}

.solution-list {
    color: var(--muted);
}

.collage img {
    width: 49%;
    margin: 0 .25rem .5rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

/* Partners */
.partners {
    padding: 2rem 0;
}

.partners-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.partners-row img {
    height: 44px;
    opacity: .95;
    filter: grayscale(.02);
}

/* Services grid */
.services-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.0));
}

.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.service-card {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8));
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.2, .9, .2, 1), box-shadow .45s;
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(18, 18, 30, 0.12);
}

.card-icon img {
    height: 40px;
}

/* /* process */
/* .process-section{ padding:3rem 0; }
.process-steps{ display:flex; gap:1rem; justify-content:space-between; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.step{ flex:1 1 140px; background:#fff; border-radius:10px; padding:1rem; text-align:center; box-shadow:var(--shadow); }
.step strong{ display:block; margin-bottom:.5rem; } */

/* featured */
.featured-section {
    padding: 3rem 0;
}

.featured-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    overflow: auto;
    padding-bottom: .5rem;
}

.book-card {
    width: 180px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: .6rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transition: transform .45s;
}

.book-card img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: block;
}

.book-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
}

/* testimonials */
.testimonials-section {
    padding: 3rem 0;
}

.testi-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 1rem;
}

.testi-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.testi-card img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}

.play-btn {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    font-size: 2rem;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
    color: #fff;
    padding: .5rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

/* accordion */
.accordion .accordion-item {
    margin: 1rem 0;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.accordion-btn {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1rem;
    text-align: left;
    background: transparent;
    border: 0;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.accordion-panel {
    display: none;
    padding: 0 1rem 1rem;
    color: var(--muted);
}

/* final CTA */
.final-cta {
    padding: 3rem 0;
    text-align: center;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 247, 252, 0.6), rgba(255, 255, 255, 1));
}

.cta-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: .75rem;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

/* small screens */
@media (max-width:900px) {
    .split-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .hero-inner {
        padding: 2rem 1rem;
    }

    .hero {
        min-height: 56vh;
    }

    .featured-row {
        gap: .75rem;
    }
}

/* Animation helpers (fall back to CSS if JS disabled) */
[data-animate] {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(22px);
    transition: all .8s cubic-bezier(.2, .9, .2, 1);
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}

[data-animate].in-view {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
}

/* tilt visual hint - small 3D look, actual tilt controlled by JS */
[data-tilt] {
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    perspective: 900px;
}


.creative-process {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 5rem 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #faf7ff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
}

.creative-process .section-title {
    font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    color: #1b0036;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.creative-process .section-lead {
    color: #6d5e89;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.process-timeline {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding: 2rem 0;
}

.process-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 5%;
    width: 90%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #8b5cf6, #ec4899);
    border-radius: 4px;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 0;
}

.process-step {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    padding: 2rem 1rem;
    width: 180px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-align: center;
}

.process-step:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.25);
}

.step-icon {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    margin: 0 auto 1rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8b5cf6, #ec4899);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.4);
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.step-icon img {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

.process-step:hover .step-icon {
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.6);
}

.process-step h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #2b0644;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.process-step p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #5e4a7e;
    margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .process-timeline {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .process-line {
        display: none;
    }

    .process-step {
        width: 85%;
    }
}




.page {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 40px 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.page-1 {
    background-image: url("../images/home/pan-bg.webp");
}

.page-2 {
    background-image: url("../images/home/pan-bg.webp");
}


/* Page 1: Roadblocks Section */
.roadblocks-section {
    text-align: center;
}

.process-head .uperTitle {
    /* font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 1.8rem) !important; */
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.3;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.pan-point-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 4vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7b2cbf 0%, #9c27b0 50%, #c77dff 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    margin: 0px 0px 30px 0px;
    letter-spacing: -2px;
    line-height: 0.9;
}

.pan-point-title .span {
    display: block;
    font-size: clamp(8rem, 10vw, 10rem);
}

.subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.8rem) !important;
    color: #2c3e50;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    font-weight: bold;
}

.cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: start;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 0px 10px;
    margin: 10px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    text-align: left;
    position: relative;
    cursor: pointer;
    /* background: #84009029 */
    /* background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7c3aed30 0%, #a855f7a1 100%) */
    background: linear-gradient(355deg, #7c3aed4d 0%, #a855f73b 100%);
}

.card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    /* background: white; */

}

.card-number {
    /* position: absolute;
    top: -15px; */
    /* left: 30px; */
    /* width: 50px; */
    /* height: 50px; */
    background: #f2f2f2;
    border: 1px solid #ABABAB;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #ABABAB;
    font-weight: 300;
    padding: 5px 8px;
}

.card-content {
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.card-content p {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.3rem);
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Animated floating shapes */
.pan-shape {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
    opacity: 0.6;
    animation: float 20s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.pan-shape.shape-1 {
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    left: -20%;
    bottom: -20%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E247A0, #E247A0);
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.pan-shape.shape-2 {
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    right: -20%;
    bottom: -20%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #E247A0, #E247A0);
    animation-delay: -5s;
}

.pan-shape.shape-3 {
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    left: 80%;
    top: -25%;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #E247A0, #E247A0);
    animation-delay: -10s;
}

@keyframes float {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
    }

    33% {
        transform: translate(30px, -30px) scale(1.1);
    }

    66% {
        transform: translate(-20px, 20px) scale(0.9);
    }
}



.buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.buttons-start {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    justify-content: start;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}





/* Page 2: Stats Section */
.stats-section {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

.stats-content h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem) !important;
    color: #2c3e50;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.stats-content p {
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem) !important;
    color: #666;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
}

.stats-visual {
    position: relative;
    height: 600px;
}

.stat-bubble {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    /* padding: 40px; */
    animation: float-bubbles 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    border: 10px solid white;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

@keyframes float-bubbles {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0px);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-20px);
    }
}

.bubble-1 {
    width: 280px;
    height: 280px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8bbd0 0%, #f48fb1 100%);
    top: 0%;
    left: 0%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    animation-delay: 0s;
    z-index: 3;
}

.bubble-2 {
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e1bee7 0%, #ce93d8 100%);
    bottom: 10%;
    left: 0%;
    animation-delay: 1s;
    z-index: 2;
}

.bubble-3 {
    width: 280px;
    height: 280px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F7C6FB 0%, #F7C6FB 100%);
    bottom: 0%;
    right: 0%;
    animation-delay: 2s;
    z-index: 2;
}

.bubble-4 {
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e1bee7 0%, #ce93d8 100%);
    top: 5%;
    right: -0%;
    animation-delay: 1.5s;
    z-index: 1;
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 2rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #7b2cbf;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1.5vw, 0.3rem);
    color: #7b2cbf;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.growth-badge {
    position: absolute;
    background: white;
    padding: 8px 15px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #4caf50;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.growth-1 {
    bottom: -10px;
    right: -10px;
}

.growth-2 {
    top: -10px;
    right: -10px;
}

.avatar {
    position: absolute;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b6b 0%, #ffa07a 100%);
    /* border: 4px solid white; */
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.avatar-1 {
    top: -20px;
    right: 260px;
}

.avatar-2 {
    bottom: 200px;
    left: -120px;
}

.avatar-3 {
    bottom: -20px;
    right: 280px;
}

/* Navigation */
.page-nav {
    position: fixed;
    right: 30px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 1000;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
}

.nav-dot {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.3);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-dot.active {
    background: #7b2cbf;
    transform: scale(1.5);
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .pan-shape {
        display: none;
    }

    .stats-visual {
        height: 500px;
    }

    .bubble-1 {
        width: 200px;
        height: 200px;
        top: 15%;
        left: 5%;

    }

    .bubble-2 {
        width: 170px;
        height: 170px;
    }

    .bubble-3 {
        width: 180px;
        height: 180px;
    }

    .bubble-4 {
        width: 170px;
        height: 170px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 5px;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }

    .stats-section {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .stats-visual {
        height: 600px;
        margin-top: 40px;
    }

    .bubble-1 {
        width: 250px;
        height: 250px;
        top: 20%;
    }

    .bubble-2 {
        width: 180px;
        height: 180px;
        top: 5%;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }

    .bubble-3 {
        width: 200px;
        height: 200px;
        bottom: 25%;
        right: 0;
    }

    .bubble-4 {
        width: 180px;
        height: 180px;
        top: 70%;
        left: 0;
    }

    .page-nav {
        right: 15px;
    }

    .stat-number {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .stat-label {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .avatar {
        width: 45px;
        height: 45px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .pan-point-title {
        margin: 10px 0;
        font-size: 3rem;
    }

    .pan-point-title span {
        font-size: 5rem;
    }

    .btn {
        padding: 15px 30px;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .card {
        padding: 5px;
        margin: 0;
    }

    .bubble-1 {
        width: 200px;
        height: 200px;
    }

    .bubble-2 {
        width: 180px;
        height: 180px;
    }

    .bubble-3 {
        width: 200px;
        height: 200px;
    }

    .bubble-4 {
        width: 180px;
        height: 180px;
        top: 70% !important;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {

    .me-lg-auto {
        margin-right: auto !important
    }

    .text-lg-start {
        text-align: left !important
    }

    .d-lg-block {
        display: block !important
    }

    .d-lg-none {
        display: none !important
    }
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .d-md-block {
        display: block !important;
    }
}

#why-choose-us {
    --wcu-text: #394B5E;
    --wcu-border: #c9cdd5;
    padding: 30px 24px 50px;
    background:
        radial-gradient(1200px 600px at 90% 0%, rgba(255, 170, 210, 0.35), transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(1200px 600px at 0% 100%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), transparent 55%),
        #f7f8fb;
}


.wcu__wrap {
    max-width: 1220px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.wcu__title {
    text-align: center !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: var(--wcu-text) !important;
    font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 56px) !important;
    margin: 0 0 25px !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    width: 100% !important;
}

.wcu__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.1);
}

.wcu__item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 38px 36px;
    min-height: 240px;
    gap: 18px;
}

.wcu__item:not(:nth-child(3n)) {
    border-right: 4px solid var(--wcu-border);
}

.wcu__item:nth-child(-n+3) {
    border-bottom: 4px solid var(--wcu-border);
}

.wcu__icon {
    width: 100px;
    min-width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
}

.wcu__icon img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
}

.wcu__copy h3 {
    margin: 0;
    color: #2D2D2D;
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: clamp(18px, 2vw, 20px);
    line-height: 1.18;
    text-transform: none;
}

@media (max-width: 1080px) {
    #why-choose-us {
        padding: 20px 20px 40px;
    }

    .wcu__item {
        padding: 32px 28px;
        min-height: 120px;
    }

    .wcu__icon {
        width: 130px;
        min-width: 130px;
        height: 130px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .wcu__grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .wcu__item:not(:nth-child(3n)) {
        border: 0px solid var(--wcu-border);
    }

    .wcu__item:nth-child(-n+3) {
        border-bottom: 0px solid var(--wcu-border);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
    .wcu__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .wcu__item {
        border-right: none !important;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--wcu-border);
        text-align: left;
    }

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

    .wcu__icon {
        width: 96px;
        min-width: 96px;
        height: 96px;
    }

    .wcu__item {
        flex-direction: row;
    }
}



.page-wrap {
    padding: 20px 10px;
}

.serv-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
    grid-template-rows: repeat(7, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    max-width: 1320px;
    margin: auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.hero_card {
    grid-column: span 6 / span 6;
    grid-row: span 3 / span 3;
}

.card--prod {
    grid-column: span 3 / span 3;
    grid-row: span 4 / span 4;
    grid-column-start: 7;
    background-color: #D8C3F6 !important;
    color: #9E27A9;
}

.card--design {
    grid-column: span 3 / span 3;
    grid-row: span 4 / span 4;
    grid-column-start: 10;
    background-color: #F7C8E3 !important;
    color: #F65FB6;
}

.card--blue {
    grid-column: span 3 / span 3;
    grid-row: span 4 / span 4;
    grid-row-start: 4;
    background-color: #BEEEFF !important;
    color: #4896B2;
}

.card--navy {
    grid-column: span 3 / span 3;
    grid-row: span 4 / span 4;
    grid-column-start: 4;
    grid-row-start: 4;
    background-color: #152532 !important;
    color: #5882A4;

}

.card--global {
    grid-column: span 6 / span 6;
    grid-row: span 3 / span 3;
    grid-column-start: 7;
    grid-row-start: 5;
    background-color: #F7C8E3 !important;
    color: #402D38;
}

/* ===== Tablet (max-width: 991px) ===== */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .serv-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
        grid-template-rows: auto;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .hero_card {
        grid-column: span 6;
    }

    .card--prod,
    .card--design,
    .card--blue,
    .card--navy,
    .card--global {
        grid-column: span 3;
        grid-row: auto;
    }

    /* Place Global full-width below others */
    .card--global {
        grid-column: span 6;
    }
}

/* ===== Mobile (max-width: 767px) ===== */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .serv-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .gd__media {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .hero_card,
    .card--prod,
    .card--design,
    .card--blue,
    .card--navy,
    .card--global {
        grid-column: span 1;
        grid-row: auto;
    }
}


.serv-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 10px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    isolation: isolate;
}

.hero_card {
    min-height: 300px;
    padding: 64px 48px;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hero);
    width: 100%;
}

.hero_card h2 {
    margin: 0;
    /* font-size: clamp(36px, 3.4vw, 54px); */
    /* line-height: 1.15; */

}

.card__media {
    height: 180px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #dfe3ec;
}

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

.card__title {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: clamp(16px, 2.2vw, 24px) !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
}

.card__subtitle {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #4b5061;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

.card__subtitle--cool {
    color: #c6d6ff;
}

.card__text {
    margin: 0 0 4px;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* .btn {
    align-self: flex-start;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
} */

.btn__arrow {
    display: inline-block;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.btn--purple {
    background: #9E27A9;
    color: #ffff;
}

.btn--pink {
    background-color: #F65FB6;
    color: #fff;
}

.btn--blue {
    background: #4896B2;
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(94, 168, 209, 0.35);
}

.btn--navy {
    background: #5882A4;
    color: #ffff;
}

.btn--charcoal {
    background: #402D38;
    color: #fff;
}

.card--global {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.15fr;
    gap: 28px;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 32px;
}

.gd__media {
    height: 100%;
    width: 250px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    object-fit: cover;
}

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

.gd__content {
    padding-right: 8px;
}

.gd__title {
    margin: 0 0 6px;
    font-size: clamp(18px, 2.2vw, 24px) !important;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #3b2c3d;
}

.gd__kicker {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.35px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #7b7080;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.gd__text {
    margin: 0 0 18px;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #212020 !important;
}




/* ---------- How It Works Section ---------- */
#how-it-works {
    position: relative;
    padding: 40px 0 110px;
    background-image:
        /* linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4, 0, 3, 0.95) 0%, rgba(6, 0, 6, 0.88) 65%, rgba(6, 0, 6, 0.95) 100%), */
        /* linear-gradient(130deg, var(--hiw-overlay) 0%, rgba(15, 0, 9, 0.92) 75%), */
        url("../images/home/how-bg.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    color: #ffff;
    overflow: hidden;
}

#how-it-works::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 25% 15%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15), transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12), transparent 55%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hiw .container {
    padding: 0 24px !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(12, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: var(--gap);
    align-items: start;
}

.hiw__intro {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.hiw__intro h2 {
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    font-size: clamp(44px, 4.6vw, 72px) !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    text-shadow: 0 18px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
}

.hiw__intro p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 19px !important;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
}

.hiw__canvas {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    position: relative;
    min-height: 560px;
    margin-top: 90px;
}

.hiw__node {
    position: absolute;
    left: var(--node-x);
    top: var(--node-y);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: clamp(50px, 4.5vw, 60px);
    height: clamp(50px, 4.5vw, 60px);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 87% 25%, 87% 75%, 50% 100%, 13% 75%, 13% 25%);
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    order: var(--node-order, 0);
}

.hiw__icon svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
}

.hiw__icon rect {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    rx: 3;
    fill: #c03061;
}

.hiw__step {
    position: absolute;
    left: var(--step-x);
    top: var(--step-y);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: min(320px, 26vw);
    text-align: left;
    order: var(--step-order, 0);
}

.hiw__step img {
    max-width: 60px;
}

.hiw__step h3 {
    margin: 0 0 6px;
    font-size: clamp(18px, 2vw, 22px);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.hiw__step p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82) !important;
}

.hiw__step-no {
    position: absolute;
    right: -30px;
    bottom: 72px;
    font-size: clamp(100px, 9vw, 150px);
    font-weight: 800;
    /* color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.13); */
    /* filter: drop-shadow(0 12px 26px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55)); */
    line-height: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #ffffff 50%, #000000 90%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 12px 26px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55));
    z-index: -1;
}

.hiw__actions {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 18px;
    margin-top: 88px;
}

.hiw__btn {
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 14px 30px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 15px;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    color: var(--white);
    background: transparent;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

.hiw__btn:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--white);
    outline-offset: 3px;
}

.hiw__btn:hover .hiw__btn-arrow {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.hiw__btn-arrow {
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.hiw__btn--light {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #111827;
    border-color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.hiw__btn--light:hover {
    background: #f5f5f5;
}

.hiw__btn--dark {
    background: rgba(15, 18, 31, 0.85);
    border-color: rgba(15, 18, 31, 0.85);
}

.hiw__btn--dark:hover {
    background: rgba(15, 18, 31, 1);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .container {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(6, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }

    .hiw .container {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(12, minmax(0, 1fr));
        gap: 24px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .page-wrap {
        padding: 48px 20px 72px;
    }

    .container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 26px;
    }

    .card,
    .hero,
    .card--blue,
    .card--navy,
    .card--global,
    .card--prod,
    .card--design {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
    }

    .card--global {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .gd__media {
        height: 200px;
        margin: auto;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1080px) {
    #how-it-works {
        padding: 100px 0 90px;
    }

    .hiw__canvas {
        min-height: 460px;
    }

    .hiw__node {
        width: clamp(44px, 4vw, 54px);
        height: clamp(44px, 4vw, 54px);
    }

    .hiw__step {
        width: min(280px, 32vw);
    }

    .hiw__intro h2 {
        font-size: clamp(34px, 4vw, 60px);
    }

    .hiw__intro p {
        font-size: 17px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
    #how-it-works {
        padding: 72px 0 64px;
    }

    .hiw .container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 24px;
    }

    .hiw__canvas {
        min-height: auto;
        display: flex;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 22px;
        margin-top: 0;
    }

    .hiw__curve {
        display: none;
    }

    .hiw__curve--mobile {
        display: block;
        order: -1;
    }

    .hiw__node,
    .hiw__step {
        position: static;
        transform: none;
    }

    .hiw__node {
        width: 56px;
        height: 56px;
        margin: 0 auto 10px;
    }

    .hiw__step {
        width: min(320px, 100%);
        text-align: center;
    }

    .hiw__step-no {
        position: static;
        display: block;
        margin: 0 auto -28px;
        font-size: 64px;
    }

    .hiw__actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        margin-top: 32px;
    }

    .hiw__btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

.success-stories-section {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1320px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 20px 10px 80px 10px;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    gap: 5px;
}

.vertical-text {
    writing-mode: vertical-rl;
    text-orientation: mixed;
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: #2c3e50;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.content-wrapper {
    flex: 1;
    margin-left: 100px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.testimonial-container {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* .testimonial-content {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 30px 40px;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: auto;
} */

.testimonial-top {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.author-name {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #000;
    margin: 0;
}

.author-name .dot {
    color: #000;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin-right: 4px;
}

.author-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: #666;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.testimonial-text {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #333;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 850px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.swiper-pagination {
    position: relative;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.swiper-pagination-bullet {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    background-color: #ddd;
    opacity: 1;
    margin: 0 6px !important;
}

.swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
    background-color: #1a1a1a;
}

.books-container {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 400px;
}

.nav-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 10;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: #2c3e50;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    padding: 10px;
}

.nav-arrow:hover {
    color: #1a1a1a;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.nav-arrow-left {
    left: 0;
}

.nav-arrow-right {
    right: 0;
}

.books-arc {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 900px;
    height: 380px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.book-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    perspective: 1000px;
}

.book-cover {
    width: 180px;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

/* Inactive book styling - darkened and lower opacity */
.book-wrapper:not(.active) .book-cover {
    filter: grayscale(100%) brightness(0.4);
    opacity: 0.4;
}

/* Active book styling - full color and prominent */
.book-wrapper.active .book-cover {
    filter: none;
    opacity: 1;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

/* Book positions in arc formation */
.book-position-1 {
    transform: translateX(-280px) translateY(40px) rotate(-25deg) scale(0.85);
    z-index: 1;
}

.book-position-2 {
    transform: translateX(-150px) translateY(20px) rotate(-15deg) scale(0.92);
    z-index: 2;
}

.book-position-3 {
    transform: translateX(0) translateY(0) rotate(0deg) scale(1);
    z-index: 3;
}

.book-position-4 {
    transform: translateX(150px) translateY(20px) rotate(15deg) scale(0.92);
    z-index: 2;
}

.book-position-5 {
    transform: translateX(280px) translateY(40px) rotate(25deg) scale(0.85);
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Active book gets centered position with enhanced scale */
.book-wrapper.active {
    z-index: 10 !important;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .vertical-text {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .content-wrapper {
        margin-left: 80px;
    }

    .book-position-1 {
        transform: translateX(-240px) translateY(35px) rotate(-25deg) scale(0.85);
    }

    .book-position-2 {
        transform: translateX(-130px) translateY(18px) rotate(-15deg) scale(0.92);
    }

    .book-position-4 {
        transform: translateX(130px) translateY(18px) rotate(15deg) scale(0.92);
    }

    .book-position-5 {
        transform: translateX(240px) translateY(35px) rotate(25deg) scale(0.85);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .testimonial-container {
        max-width: 650px;
    }

    .success-stories-section {
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 40px 30px;
    }

    .vertical-text {
        writing-mode: horizontal-tb;
        position: relative;
        left: 0;
        top: 0;
        transform: none;
        font-size: 2rem;
        padding-left: 0;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .content-wrapper {
        margin-left: 0;
    }

    .author-name {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
    }

    .testimonial-text {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .book-cover {
        width: 150px;
    }

    .book-position-1 {
        transform: translateX(-200px) translateY(30px) rotate(-25deg) scale(0.8);
    }

    .book-position-2 {
        transform: translateX(-110px) translateY(15px) rotate(-15deg) scale(0.9);
    }

    .book-position-4 {
        transform: translateX(110px) translateY(15px) rotate(15deg) scale(0.9);
    }

    .book-position-5 {
        transform: translateX(200px) translateY(30px) rotate(25deg) scale(0.8);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .testimonial-container {
        max-width: 550px;
    }

    .success-stories-section {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }

    .vertical-text {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .testimonial-content {
        padding: 0;
    }

    .author-name {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .testimonial-text {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .books-container {
        min-height: 320px;
    }

    .books-arc {
        height: 320px;
    }

    .book-cover {
        width: 120px;
    }

    .book-position-1 {
        transform: translateX(-160px) translateY(25px) rotate(-25deg) scale(0.75);
    }

    .book-position-2 {
        transform: translateX(-90px) translateY(12px) rotate(-15deg) scale(0.88);
    }

    .book-position-4 {
        transform: translateX(90px) translateY(12px) rotate(15deg) scale(0.88);
    }

    .book-position-5 {
        transform: translateX(160px) translateY(25px) rotate(25deg) scale(0.75);
    }

    .nav-arrow svg {
        width: 35px;
        height: 35px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .testimonial-container {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .vertical-text {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .author-name {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    .testimonial-text {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        line-height: 1.6;
    }

    .book-cover {
        width: 90px;
    }

    .books-arc {
        height: 260px;
    }

    .book-position-1,
    .book-position-5 {
        display: none;
    }

    .book-position-2 {
        transform: translateX(-100px) translateY(10px) rotate(-18deg) scale(0.85);
    }

    .book-position-4 {
        transform: translateX(100px) translateY(10px) rotate(18deg) scale(0.85);
    }

    .nav-arrow svg {
        width: 30px;
        height: 30px;
    }
}

/* FAQ Section */
.faq-section {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    padding: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 3rem) 0;
}

label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 13px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    color: #ffff;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

input[type="text"],
input[type="email"],
input[type="tel"],
textarea[type="text"] {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid #e6e6ee;
    font-size: 14px;
    background: #ffffff;
    outline: none;
    transition: box-shadow .15s, border-color .15s;
}

input:focus,
textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--accent);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(108, 92, 231, 0.12);
}

.actions {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 6px;
}

.faq-header {
    margin: 0 auto 3rem;
    text-align: left;
}

.faq-header h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.75rem) !important;
    color: #2e3a59;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    line-height: 60px !important;
}

.faq-header p {
    color: #5b6176;
    font-size: 1.125rem !important;
}

.faq-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(280px, 1fr) minmax(320px, 1.1fr);
    gap: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 4rem);
    align-items: start;
}

.faq-left {
    position: sticky;
    top: 10vh;
}

.faq-contact-card {
    background: linear-gradient(-35deg, #200D22 0%, #49204D 100%);
    border-radius: 32px;
    padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
    /* box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(43, 55, 94, 0.08); */
    border: 2px solid #38173A;
}

.faq-contact-card h3 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #2e3a59;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.faq-contact-card p {
    color: #5b6176;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.faq-email-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.9rem 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 22px;
    background: #8b3dcc;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 30px rgba(139, 61, 204, 0.3);
}

.faq-email-btn:hover {
    background: #7a2fb8;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.faq-accordion {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.faq-item {
    background: #7c3aed30;
    border-radius: 26px;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(25, 29, 57, 0.12);
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item.is-active {
    background: #f1edfb;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(25, 29, 57, 0.18);
}

.faq-question {
    width: 100%;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    text-align: left;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #000000;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
}

.faq-question:focus-visible {
    outline: 3px solid rgba(139, 61, 204, 0.35);
    border-radius: 16px;
    outline-offset: 6px;
}

.faq-toggle-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: #8878ad;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-toggle-icon::before {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    border-left: 6px solid transparent;
    border-right: 6px solid transparent;
    border-top: 8px solid #37303d;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    transform-origin: center;
}

.faq-item.is-active .faq-toggle-icon::before {
    transform: rotate(-180deg);
}

.faq-answer {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.4s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
    opacity: 0;
    color: #5b6176;
    margin-top: 0;
}

.faq-item.is-active .faq-answer {
    opacity: 1;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    max-height: 500px;
}

.faq-answer p {
    line-height: 1.7;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
    .faq-left {
        position: relative !important;
    }

    .faq-header {
        margin: 0;
    }

    .faq-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: clamp(8rem, 6vw, 10rem);
    }

    .faq-contact-card {
        padding: clamp(1rem, 1vw, 3rem);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .faq-header {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .faq-item {
        padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    }

    .faq-question {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
    }

    .faq-toggle-icon {
        width: 34px;
        height: 34px;
    }
}

/* Latest Blog */
.latest-blog {
    background: #ffffff;
}

.latest-blog-header {
    /* max-width: 740px; */
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 10px;
}

.blogHeaderImg {
    max-width: 400px;
}

.blogHeaderImg img {
    max-width: 100%;
}

.eyebrow-title {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.25em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #8b3dcc;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.latest-blog-header h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.5rem) !important;
    color: #2e3a59;
    /* font-weight: 300; */
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.latest-blog-header h2 span {
    display: block;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.latest-blog-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #5b6176;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.latest-blog-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #2e3a59;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.latest-blog-link:hover {
    color: #8b3dcc;
}

.blog-carousel {
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
    will-change: transform;
}

.blog-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 28px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.1);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 1rem);
    min-width: 250px;
}

.blog-card-media {
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-card-media img {
    width: 100%;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
    height: 220px;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

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

.blog-card-body {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem 1.25rem;
}

.blog-card-body h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #2e3a59;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.blog-card-body p {
    color: #5b6176;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
}

.blog-card-btn {
    margin: auto 1.75rem 1.75rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: #8b3dcc;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.blog-card-btn:hover {
    background: #762bb7;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.blog-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
}

.blog-dot,
.blog-dots button {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: none;
    background: #d9d9e8;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.blog-dot.is-active,
.blog-dots button.is-active {
    background: #8b3dcc;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .blog-card {
        flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 0.85rem);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .latest-blog-header {
        text-align: center;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .latest-blog-link {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .blog-card {
        flex: 0 0 100%;
    }
}



/* CTA Banner */
.cta-banner {
    background: #12202e;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.cta-content {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 380px;
}

.cta-text {
    max-width: 560px;
    z-index: 1;
}

.cta-text h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.cta-subhead {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: #e94f1e;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.cta-support {
    color: #a3a7b2;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.cta-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.cta-btn {
    padding: 0.95rem 1.75rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    min-width: 210px;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
}

.cta-btn.primary {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #111827;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.cta-btn.primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.01);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.cta-btn.ghost {
    background: transparent;
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: #ffffff;
}

.cta-btn.ghost:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.01);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.cta-visual {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    right: clamp(0rem, 6vw, 4rem);
    max-width: 48%;
}

.cta-previewer {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 20px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4));
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .cta-visual {
        max-width: 45%;
        right: 0;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .cta-content {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }

    .cta-visual {
        position: static;
        max-width: 65%;
    }

    .cta-actions {
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
    .cta-btn {
        min-width: 100%;
    }

    .cta-visual {
        max-width: 80%;
    }
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
    .cta__content {
        animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease-out forwards;
    }

    .cta__image {
        animation: fadeInUp 0.7s ease-out forwards;
    }
}

/* === Section 1: Ready to see your story on shelves === */
.cta--story-shelves {
    background-color: #1e293b;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 20px 0;
    position: relative;
    margin: 5rem auto;
    /* overflow: hidden; */
}

.cta--story-shelves .cta__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

.cta--story-shelves .cta__title {
    font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 62px) !important;
    line-height: 1.1 !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.cta--story-shelves .cta__subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 42px) !important;
    font-style: italic;
    color: #ff6b35;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.cta--story-shelves .cta__description {
    font-size: clamp(15px, 1.3vw, 18px) !important;
    color: #c4d8f5 !important;
    line-height: 1.7 !important;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    max-width: 580px;
}

.cta--story-shelves .cta__image-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

.cta--story-shelves .cta__image {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 500px;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 8px;
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    right: 0;
}

/* === Section 2: Discover How We Can Help === */
.cta--discover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7c3aed 0%, #a855f7 100%);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 10px 0;
    position: relative;
    margin-top: 8rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.cta--discover .cta__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
    align-items: center;
}

.cta--discover .cta__content {
    align-items: center;
    text-align: start;
}

.cta--discover .cta__title {
    font-size: clamp(38px, 5.5vw, 52px) !important;
    line-height: 1.1 !important;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.cta--discover .cta__description {
    font-size: clamp(15px, 1.4vw, 19px) !important;
    line-height: 1.7 !important;
    margin-bottom: 36px !important;
    opacity: 0.95;
    color: #f1edfb;
}

.cta--discover .cta__image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: flex-end;
}

.cta--discover .cta__image {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 300px;
    height: auto;
    margin-top: -130px;
}

/* === Section 3: Library Overlay Hero === */
.cta--library {
    position: relative;
    padding: 120px 0;
    min-height: 500px;
    color: #fff;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta--library::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: url('Group 175.png');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    z-index: 1;
}

.cta--library::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.85) 0%, rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.75) 100%);
    z-index: 2;
}

.cta--library .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}

.cta--library .cta__content {
    max-width: 680px;
}

.cta--library .cta__title {
    font-size: clamp(40px, 6vw, 76px) !important;
    line-height: 1.15 !important;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.cta--library .cta__description {
    font-size: clamp(15px, 1.4vw, 19px) !important;
    line-height: 1.7 !important;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    opacity: 0.95;
}

/* === Section 4: Schedule a Free Consultation === */
.cta--consultation {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7c3aed 0%, #a855f7 100%);
    padding: 10px 0;
    position: relative;
    /* overflow: hidden; */
}

.cta--consultation .cta__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
    align-items: center;
}

.cta--consultation .cta__title {
    font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 62px) !important;
    line-height: 1.1 !important;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    color: #fff;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.cta--consultation .cta__description {
    font-size: clamp(15px, 1.3vw, 18px) !important;
    line-height: 1.7 !important;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    max-width: 560px;
}

.cta--consultation .cta__image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.cta--consultation .cta__image {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 550px;
    height: auto;
    margin-top: -130px;
}

/* === Section 5: Start With Us === */
.cta--start {
    background-color: #1e293b;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 10px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta--start .cta__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
    align-items: center;
}

.cta--start .cta__title {
    font-size: clamp(40px, 5.5vw, 68px) !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    line-height: 1.1 !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.cta--start .cta__subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(18px, 2vw, 26px) !important;
    color: #c4d8f5;
    margin-bottom: 2rem !important;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.cta--start .cta__content {
    text-align: start;
}



.cta--start .cta__image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.cta--start .cta__image {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 600px;
    height: auto;
}

/* === RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS === */

/* 1280px */
@media (max-width: 1280px) {

    .cta--story-shelves .cta__grid,
    .cta--discover .cta__grid,
    .cta--consultation .cta__grid,
    .cta--start .cta__grid {
        gap: 10px;
    }
}

/* 1024px - Stack layouts */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {

    .cta--story-shelves .cta__grid,
    .cta--discover .cta__grid,
    .cta--consultation .cta__grid,
    .cta--start .cta__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 10px;
    }

    .cta--discover,
    .cta--start {
        padding: 20px 0 20px 0;
        margin-top: 5rem;
    }

    .cta--story-shelves {
        padding: 20px 0 470px 0;
    }

    .cta--consultation {
        padding: 20px 0 10px 0;
    }

    .cta--library {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }

    .cta--story-shelves .cta__image-wrapper,
    .cta--discover .cta__image-wrapper,
    .cta--consultation .cta__image-wrapper,
    .cta--start .cta__image-wrapper {
        justify-content: center;
        order: -1;
    }

    .cta--consultation .cta__image-wrapper {
        order: 1;
    }

    .cta--consultation .cta__image {
        margin-top: 10px;
    }
}

/* 768px */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .cta--discover,
    .cta--start {
        padding: 20px 0 20px 0;
        margin-top: 5rem;
    }

    .cta--story-shelves {
        padding: 20px 0 470px 0;
    }

    .cta--consultation {
        padding: 20px 0 10px 0;
    }

    .cta--library {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .cta__buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 5px;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .cta__btn {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .cta--consultation .cta__image {
        margin-top: 10px;
    }
}

/* 600px */
@media (max-width: 600px) {

    .cta--discover,
    .cta--start {
        padding: 20px 0 20px 0;
        margin-top: 5rem;
    }

    .cta--story-shelves {
        padding: 20px 0 470px 0;
    }

    .cta--consultation {
        padding: 20px 0 10px 0;
    }

    .cta--library {
        padding: 48px 0;
    }
}

/* 480px */
@media (max-width: 480px) {

    .cta--story-shelves .cta__title,
    .cta--discover .cta__title,
    .cta--library .cta__title,
    .cta--consultation .cta__title,
    .cta--start .cta__title {
        margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    .cta--story-shelves .cta__description,
    .cta--discover .cta__description,
    .cta--library .cta__description,
    .cta--consultation .cta__description {
        margin-bottom: 24px;
    }
}

/* 360px */
@media (max-width: 360px) {
    .cta__btn {
        padding: 12px 24px;
        font-size: 14px;
    }
}


.trusted-section {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 10px 0;
    background-color: #fff;
}

.trusted-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem !important;
}

.trusted-subtitle {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0px auto 50px;
    color: #333;
    font-size: 1.1rem !important;
}

.trusted-slider {
    margin-top: 30px !important;
}

.trusted-slider img {
    width: 140px;
    margin: auto;
    /* opacity: 0.6; */
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    filter: grayscale(100);
}

.trusted-slider img:hover {
    filter: none;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .trusted-slider img {
        width: 100px;
    }
}




.best-publishers {
    /* background: url(/assets/frontend/images/bg/british-book-publishers-uk.webp) no-repeat;*/
    /*background-size: cover;*/
    /*background-position: center;*/
    /* border-radius: 17px;
    padding: 30px 35px */
}

.best-publishers .pub-text {
    align-items: center;
    display: flex;
    margin-top: 30px
}

.best-publishers .pub-text .btn-order {
    margin-top: 0;
    padding: 8px 20px !important;
    width: 360px
}

.best-publishers .pub-text .best-text {
    color: #9e27a9;
    font-family: Noto Sans;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 500
}

.best-publishers img {
    filter: drop-shadow(-2.25rem .35rem .4rem rgba(0, 0, 0, .5));
    height: 435px;
    -o-object-fit: scale-down;
    object-fit: scale-down;
    width: 100%
}

@media (min-width: 991px) and (max-width:1200px) {
    .best-publishers .pub-text .btn-order {
        padding: 8px 14px !important;
        width: 355px
    }

    .best-publishers .pub-text .best-text {
        font-size: 14px
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .best-publishers .pub-text {
        justify-content: center;
        margin-top: 25px;
        text-align: left
    }
}


@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .best-publishers .pub-text {
        display: block;
        margin: 12px 0 0;
        text-align: center
    }

    .best-publishers .pub-text .btn-order {
        margin: 0 0 12px;
        padding: 8px 40px !important;
        width: auto !important
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .best-publishers .pub-text {
        display: block;
        text-align: center
    }

    .best-publishers .pub-text .btn-order {
        margin-right: 0
    }

    .best-publishers .pub-text .best-text {
        display: block;
        margin-top: 5px
    }
}



.platforms_publishing {
    width: 100%;
    background: #fff;
    padding: 40px 0;
}

.platforms_publishing_items_wrapper {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.platforms_publishing_items_wrapper ul {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 39px;
    border-right: 1px solid #ddd8d8;
    padding-right: 40px !important;
}

.platforms_publishing_items_wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
}

.publishing_platforms_side_img img {
    width: 100%;
}

@media screen and (max-width: 1400px) {

    .platforms_publishing_items_wrapper ul {
        padding-right: 0;
        border: 0;
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 992px) {
    .platforms_publishing_items_wrapper {
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }
}

.custom-card {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    padding: 40px;
    height: 200px;
    background: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: 0.3s ease;
    text-align: left;
    /* Align text to the left */
}

.custom-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.custom-card img {
    width: 200px;
    height: auto;
}

.card-title {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 22px;
    color: #1a1a80;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    /* Reduced gap between heading and paragraph */
}

.card-text {
    color: #6c757d;
    font-size: 16px;
    max-width: 90%;
    margin-top: 0;
    /* Removed the top margin */
}

.row-cols-2>* {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    width: 50%;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .row-cols-2>* {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .custom-card {
        height: auto;
        padding: 30px 20px;
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: left;
        /* Keep text aligned to the left */
    }

    .custom-card img {
        margin-top: 20px;
    }
}

/*********************************************************************************************************/
.row-cols-2 {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    /* Adjust this value to increase/decrease the gap */
}


.d-flex.flex-wrap>div {
    padding: 0.5rem;
}

.custom-service-card {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    padding: 40px;
    height: 200px;
    background: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: 0.3s ease;
    text-align: left;
}

.custom-service-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.custom-service-card img {
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
}

.service-card-title {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 22px;
    color: #1a1a80;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.service-card-text {
    color: #6c757d;
    font-size: 16px;
    max-width: 90%;
    margin-top: 0;
    /* Removed the top margin */
}

.row-cols-3>* {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    width: 33.33%;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .row-cols-3>* {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .custom-service-card {
        height: auto;
        padding: 30px 20px;
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: left;
        /* Keep text aligned to the left */
    }

    .custom-service-card img {
        margin-top: 20px;
    }
}

.process-head {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    left: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    margin-bottom: 2vh;
}


.process uup {
    position: relative;
}

.process-step-2 {
    position: sticky !important;
    top: 30vh;
    z-index: 2;
    border-radius: 40px;
    min-height: 250px;
    align-items: center;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.process-step-2:nth-child(odd) {
    background: var(--primary-4);
}

.bg-2,
.process-step-2:nth-child(2n) {
    background: var(--primary-5);
}

.process-step-2 {
    box-shadow: 0 0 36px rgba(var(--dark-color), 0.3);
}

.number .heading {
    font-size: 100px;
    text-align: center;
    display: block;
    line-height: 1;
}

.process-step-2 h3 {
    font-size: 24px;
}

.process-step-2 p {
    color: #fff !important;
}

.process-head,
.reviews-silder .box {
    background: rgba(var(--light-color), 1);
}

.reviews-silder .box {
    border: 2px solid rgba(var(--clr-1), 1);
    border-radius: 20px;
    min-height: 170px;
}

.reviews-silder .slick-list.draggable {
    padding: 80px 0 !important;
    margin-bottom: -40px;
    margin-top: -40px;
}

.reviews-silder .item.slick-slide {
    transform: scale(1);
    transition-duration: 0.8s;
    z-index: -1;
    position: relative;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.reviews-silder .item.slick-current.slick-active.slick-center {
    transform: scale(1.12);
    z-index: 9999999 !important;
    opacity: 1;
}

@media only screen and (min-width: 100px) and (max-width: 1200px) {
    .process-step-2 {
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
}

.contact-section {
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #000, #222);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    color: white;
    text-align: left;
    margin-bottom: 3rem
}

.contact-section h2 {
    color: white !important;
}

.contact-form {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.input-field {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 150px;
    position: relative;
}

.partnership-model {
    background-color: #f8eff2;
}

.banner-num h5 {
    font-size: clamp(.5rem, 1vw, 1.2rem) !important;
}

.cta--support {
    background: linear-gradient(355deg, #7c3aed4d 0%, #a855f73b 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(var(--glass), 0.28);
    border-radius: 40px 0;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .col-md-10 {
        flex: 0 0 auto;
        width: 83.33333333%;
    }

    .col-md-2 {
        flex: 0 0 auto;
        width: 16.66666667%;
    }
}



.card--2 {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-width: 0;
    word-wrap: break-word;
    background-color: #fff;
    background-clip: border-box;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, .125);
    border-radius: .25rem;
}

.card--flex {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.card-body--2 {
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    padding: 1rem 1rem;
}

.card--iner {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.flex-grow-1 {
    flex-grow: 1 !important;
}

.ampCommnityBtn {
    background: none;
    border: 2px solid #ba3a71;
    border-radius: 30px;
    color: #ba3a71;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    margin: 5px;
    font-size: 14px;
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    text-align: center;
    max-height: 36px;
    /* cursor: pointer; */
    cursor: not-allowed;
    min-width: 100px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ampCommnityBtnImage {
    background-image: url('../images/home/cummunity2.webp');
    /* Placeholder image */
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    color: white;
    border: none;
    /* max-width: 10%; 
    min-width: 10%;  */
    width: 156px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 30px 30px;
    display: inline-block;
    /* Ensures inline behavior */
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.ampCommnityBtnImageTwo {
    background-image: url('../images/home/cummunity3.webp');
    /* Placeholder image */
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    color: white;
    border: none;
    /* max-width: 10%; 
    min-width: 10%;  */
    width: 156px;
    height: 76px;
    border-radius: 30px 30px;
    display: inline-block;
    /* Ensures inline behavior */
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.ampCommnityBtnImageThree {
    background-image: url('../images/home/cummunity4.webp');
    /* Placeholder image */
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    color: white;
    border: none;
    /* max-width: 10%; 
    min-width: 10%;  */
    width: 156px;
    height: 76px;
    border-radius: 30px 30px;
    display: inline-block;
    /* Ensures inline behavior */
    margin-top: 4px;
}

/* .ampCommnityBtn:hover {
    background-color: #ba3a71;
    color: white;
} */

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

@media (max-width: 1480px) {
    .image-block {
        display: block;
        /* Images take full width */
        text-align: center;
        /* Center-align images */
    }

    .image-block img {
        max-width: 100%;
        /* Ensure images don't exceed container width */
        height: auto;
        /* Maintain aspect ratio */
    }
}

.cardBrdr {
    border-radius: 35px 35px;
    box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) 0px 5px 15px;
    ;
}

.bgColorAudio {
    color: #ba3a71 !important;
}

.bgColorWhoWeArePage {
    color: #8f244d !important;
}

.card-img-overlap {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    /* Align image to the right */
}

.card-img-overlap img {
    position: absolute;
    top: 45%;
    left: -20px;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.cardShadow {
    box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 0px 4px 12px !important;
    overflow: visible;
}

.cardShadowDivrseSec {
    box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 0px 4px 8px 0px !important;
    border-top: none !important;
}

.custom-card-2 {
    width: 100%;
    /* Ensures responsiveness */
    max-width: 300px;
    /* Optional: limits card's max width */
    height: 200px;
    /* Fixed height */
    margin: auto;
    /* Centers card in its column */
}




/* ---- Section Spacing ---- */
/* .ex-sec {
  padding: 6rem 2rem;
} */

/* ---- Intro Grid ---- */
.intro-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: .5rem;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.intro-grid h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4.25rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
}

.intro-grid .highlight {
    color: var(--primary-4);
}

.intro-text p {
    color: #4b5563;
    font-size: 24px !important;
    line-height: 1.7 !important;
}

/* ---- Content Grid ---- */
.content-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 6rem;
}

.left-section {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

/* ---- Feature Card ---- */
.content-section {
    background: linear-gradient(355deg, #7c3aed4d 0%, #a855f73b 100%);
    ;
    border-radius: 1rem;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
    text-align: center;
}

.content-section:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-4);
}

.content-section .content-header {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.content-section .icon-box {
    width: 88px;
    height: 96px;
    background: #fff;
    padding: 1rem;
    clip-path: polygon(50% 0, 100% 25%, 100% 75%, 50% 100%, 0 75%, 0 25%);
}

.content-section .icon-box img {
    width: 100%;
}

.content-section h2 {
    font-size: 25px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    transition: color 0.3s ease-in-out;
    text-align: start !important;
    text-align: 20px !important;
}

.content-section p {
    color: #303030;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 25px;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: color 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.content-section:hover h2,
.content-section:hover p {
    color: #fff;
}

/* ---- Right Section ---- */
.right-section {
    width: 100%;
    position: sticky;
    top: 5rem;
    align-self: start;
    display: none;
}

.right-section img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 1rem;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}

/* ---- Responsive Design ---- */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .intro-grid {
        text-align: start;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .content-section {
        text-align: left;
    }

    .content-section .content-header {
        flex-direction: row;
        text-align: left;
    }

    .content-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .right-section {
        display: block;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .card--iner {
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
    }

    .intro-grid h1 {
        font-size: 45px;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1280px) {
    .intro-grid h1 {
        font-size: 50px;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1536px) {
    .intro-grid h1 {
        font-size: 60px;
    }
}


.sliderSwiper {
    gap: 40px !important;
}

/* .swiper-slide {
    width: 100% !important;
} */