/* ===== HERO SECTION ===== */
.hero {
    padding: 10px 0 0 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-container {
    display: flex;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 60px;
}

.hero-text-container {
    flex: 1;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 4;
}

.hero-image-container {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-image {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 450px;
    height: auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: fill;
    display: inline;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-content {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
}

.hero-content.animate-in {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.hero-content h1 {
    font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 3.5vw, 3.8rem);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.highlight {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.hero-content .subheading {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 1.5vw, 3rem);
    color: var(--light-gray);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-weight: 400;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    max-width: 600px;
}

.hero-buttons {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    gap: 20px;
}

.trust-indicators {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 10px;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.trust-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 150px;
}

.trust-number {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--cream);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--light-gray), var(--gold));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

.trust-text {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--light-gray);
    line-height: 1.3;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    max-width: 180px;
}

.text-line {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.asterisk {
    margin-right: 6px;
    font-size: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-content > p:last-of-type {
    margin-bottom: unset;
}

/* Services Intro Section */
.services-intro {
    background: var(--cream);
    padding: 50px 0;
    color: var(--black);
}

.services-intro-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

.services-intro-left {
    height: 100%;
}

.services-intro-left h2 {
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--dark-blue);
}

.services-intro-left p {
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 2vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: var(--gold);
}

.services-intro-right p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    color: var(--black);
}

.services-intro-right > p:last-of-type {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 1vw, 2rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: unset;
}

.services-intro-right strong {
    color: var(--dark-blue);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Parallax Section */
.parallax-section {
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-attachment: fixed;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
}

.parallax-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 800px;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.parallax-content h2 {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--white);
    text-shadow: 4px 4px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.parallax-content p {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--light-gray);
    font-weight: 400;
    text-shadow: 1px 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    text-align: center;
}

/* Two Column Section */
.two-column-section {
    background: var(--white) !important;
    padding: 50px 0;
    color: var(--black);
}

.two-column-section .head-text {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.two-column-section .head-text .main-h2 {
    color: var(--dark-blue);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 0px;
}

.two-column-section .head-text .subline {
    color: var(--charcoal);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-style: italic;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.two-column-section .head-text h2::after {
    display: none;
}

.two-column-section .container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

/* Top Container */
.top-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 60px;
}

.left-content {
    flex: 1;
}

.right-content {
    flex: 1;
}

.image-container {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.image-container img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

.right-content h3 {
    color: var(--dark-blue);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.right-content p {
    color: var(--black);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.right-content strong {
    color: var(--dark-blue);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Bottom Container */
.bottom-container {
    display: flex;
    gap: 60px;
}

.bottom-left {
    flex: 1;
}

.bottom-right {
    flex: 1;
}

.bottom-left h3 {
    color: var(--dark-blue);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.bottom-right h3 {
    color: var(--dark-blue);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.bottom-left p,
.bottom-right p {
    color: var(--black);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.bottom-left strong,
.bottom-right strong {
    color: var(--dark-blue);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* SEO Solutions Section */
.seo-solutions {
    background-color: var(--dark-blue);
    padding: 50px 0;
    outline: 3px solid var(--gold);
    outline-offset: -2vw;
}

.solutions-story {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.solutions-story h2 {
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.story-points-container {
    margin-top: 60px;
}

.story-point {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    text-align: left;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
}

.story-point:last-child {
    margin-bottom: unset;
}

.story-point.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.story-point:nth-child(even) {
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
    text-align: right;
}

.story-icon {
    flex: 0 0 100px;
    height: 50px;
    background: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 40px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.story-icon i {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--white);
}

.story-content {
    flex: 1;
}

.story-content h3 {
    color: var(--gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.story-content p {
    color: var(--light-gray);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
}

.story-cta {
    margin-top: 60px;
    padding-top: 40px;
    border-top: 2px solid var(--light-gray);
}

.story-cta p {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-align: center;
}

/* About Section */
.about {
    background-color: var(--cream);
    color: var(--black);
}

.about h2 {
    color: var(--dark-blue);
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.about-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}
.desktop-content p:last-of-type {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}
/*experience badge styles
* used in :
1. home page (about section)
*/
/* Wrapper */
.trust-badge-wrapper {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 24px;

    /* --- ANIMATION START STATE --- */
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.5); /* Starts at 50% size */

    /* The cubic-bezier creates the "Bouncy Pop" effect */
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease-out, transform 1s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
    transform-origin: center left; /* Zooms out from the left side */
}

/* --- ANIMATION END STATE --- */
.trust-badge-wrapper.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1); /* Expands to 100% size */
}

/* Seal Design */
.badge-seal {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(204, 164, 88, 0.4);
    z-index: 2;
    position: relative;
}

.seal-inner {
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.seal-number {
    color: white;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 20px;
}

/* Text Box Design */
.badge-text-box {
    background: transparent;
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
    border-left: none;
    border-radius: 0 50px 50px 0;
    padding: 8px 24px 8px 30px;
    margin-left: -25px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    height: 60px;
}

.badge-header {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.badge-sub {
    color: var(--badge-text);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-top: 3px;
}

.growth-icon {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    color: var(--gold);
}
/* end - experience badge styles */

.experience-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--gold);
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.badge-number {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-right: 10px;
}

.about-text .intro-line {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--dark-blue);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.about-text p {
    color: var(--charcoal);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.about-text strong {
    color: var(--dark-blue);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.about-btn {
    display: flex;
}

.profile-image {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.profile-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.client-logos {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 60px;
}

.client-logos h3 {
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    color: var(--dark-blue);
}

.logos-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 60px;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.client-logo {
    width: 150px;
    height: 80px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    mix-blend-mode: multiply;
    opacity: 0.7;
    transition: opacity 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}

.client-logo img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 100%;
    filter: grayscale(100%);
    transition: filter 0.3s;
    mix-blend-mode: multiply;
}

.client-logo:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.client-logo:hover img {
    filter: grayscale(0%);
}

/* ========== EXPERTISE SECTION WITH COMPANY LOGOS ========== */
.expertise {
    padding: 50px 0;
    background-color: var(--dark-blue);
    position: relative;
    outline: 3px solid var(--gold);
    outline-offset: -2vw;
}

.expertise-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: start;
}

.expertise-image {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 40px;
}

.expertise-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* Company Logos Styles */
.company-logos {
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.logos-title {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.logos-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 60px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--gold);
}

.logos-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 15px;
}

.logo-item {
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 15px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    height: auto;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.logo-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    border-color: var(--gold);
}

.logo-item img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: grayscale(100%);
    opacity: 0.8;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.logo-item:hover img {
    filter: grayscale(0%);
    opacity: 1;
}

.expertise-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.expertise h2 {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.expertise-card {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    background-color: var(--dark-green);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 30px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    text-align: center;
    height: 100%;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.expertise-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.expertise-card i {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.expertise-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: var(--white);
}

.expertise-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.btn-container {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

/* Expertise quote styling */
.expertise-quote {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--light-gray);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--dark-blue);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Additional expertise grid adjustment for 5 items */
.expertise-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 25px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.framework-subtitle {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--light-gray);
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}


.framework-subtitle strong {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold);
}

.step-number {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    color: white;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
}

/* Why Choose Section */
.why-choose {
    background: var(--cream);
    padding: 50px 0;
}

.why-choose h2 {
    color: var(--dark-blue);
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.reasons {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.reason {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    border: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
    position: relative;
}

.reason:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.reason-number {
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: -15px;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--dark-blue);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.reason i {
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.reason h3 {
    color: var(--dark-blue);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.reason p {
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* fit section */
.fit-section {
    background: var(--dark-blue);
    padding: 50px 0;
    color: var(--white);
}
.fit-section h2 {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}
.fit-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.fit-card {
    background: var(--dark-green);
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.fit-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.fit-card h3 {
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 1.4vw, 1.7rem);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--gold);
}

.fit-card ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.fit-card li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: start;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--white);
}

.fit-card li::before {
    content: "•";
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--gold);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}


/* Case Studies Section */
.case-studies-section {
    background-color: var(--dark-blue);
    padding: 50px 0;
    outline: 3px solid var(--gold);
    outline-offset: -2vw;
}

.case-studies-section h2 {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.case-studies-intro {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto 60px;
    color: var(--light-gray);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.case-studies-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    gap: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.case-study-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-blue) 0%, var(--dark-green) 100%);
    border-radius: 15px;
    padding: 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.case-study-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 5px;
    background-color: var(--gold);
}

.case-study-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.case-study-header {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    text-align: center;
}

.case-study-header h3 {
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.case-study-header .company-type {
    color: var(--light-gray);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.results-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 30px;
    margin: 30px 0;
}

.result-item {
    text-align: center;
}

.percentage {
    font-size: clamp(36px, 6vw, 64px);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    line-height: 1;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.percentage::after {
    content: '%';
    font-size: 2.5rem;
}

.result-label {
    color: var(--light-gray);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.case-study-cta {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 50px;
}

/* Testimonials Section */

.testimonials {
    background-color: var(--cream);
    padding: 50px 0;
}

.testimonials h2 {
    color: var(--dark-blue);
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Grid layout */
.testimonial-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

/* Center the first testimonial on desktop */
.testimonial-grid .testimonial:first-child {
    grid-column: 2;
}

/* Card styling */
.testimonial {
    background-color: var(--dark-blue);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 30px;
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.testimonial:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* Quote mark */
.testimonial::before {
    content: '"';
    font-size: 5rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    position: absolute;
    top: -10px;
    left: 10px;
    opacity: 0.3;
    line-height: 1;
}

/* Content */
.testimonial-content {
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--light-gray);
}

/* Author */
.testimonial-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.author-avatar img {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--gold);
    margin-right: 15px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.testimonial-author h3 {
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.testimonial-author p {
    color: var(--light-gray);
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* FAQ Section */
.faq {
    background-color: var(--dark-blue);
    padding: 50px 0;
}

.faq h2 {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.faq-container {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-item {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-question {
    padding: 25px 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.faq-question i {
    color: var(--gold);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-answer {
    padding: 0 0 25px;
    color: var(--light-gray);
    display: none;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
    display: block;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-question i {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

/* Blog Preview Section */
.blog-preview {
    background: var(--cream);
    color: var(--black);
    padding: 50px 0;
}

.blog-preview h2 {
    color: var(--dark-blue);
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.blog-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.blog-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.blog-image img {
    height: 200px;
    display: flex;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-content {
    padding: 25px;
    background-color: var(--white);
}

.blog-content h3 {
    color: var(--dark-blue);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.blog-meta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    color: var(--gray);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.blog-meta i {
    margin-right: 5px;
}

.blog-content p {
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.blog-link {
    color: var(--gold);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 10px;
    transition: color 0.3s;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.blog-link:hover {
    color: var(--dark-blue);
}

.blog-cta {
    text-align: center;
}

#blog-btn {
    background-color: var(--gold);
    color: var(--dark-blue);
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
    padding: 16px 32px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    display: inline-block;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

#blog-btn:hover {
    background-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.9);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6);
}

/* CTA Section */
.cta-section {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 50px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-blue) 0%, #2a3d6d 100%);
}

.cta-section h2 {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.cta-section p {
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.cta-benefits {
    list-style: none;
    max-width: fit-content;
    margin: 0 auto 50px;
    padding: 0;
    text-align: left;
}

.cta-benefits li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.cta-benefits li::before {
    content: "✔";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--gold);
}

.cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 20px;
}


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

/* Medium devices (tablets, 1024px and down) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .logo a {
        color: var(--white);
        text-decoration: none;
    }

    .btn-nav {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        width: auto;
        min-width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
        padding: 12px 20px;
        border: none;
        background: #D4AF37;
        border-radius: 8px;
        cursor: pointer;
        white-space: nowrap;
    }

    .btn-nav i {
        font-size: 24px;
        color: #1a1a2e;
    }

    .hero-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 50px;
    }

    .hero-text-container {
        order: 1;
    }

    .hero-image-container {
        order: 2;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .hero-image {
        max-width: 400px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .hero-image img {
        bottom: 0;
        z-index: 2;
    }

    .hero-buttons {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .services-intro-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .services-intro-left h2, .services-intro-left p {
        margin-top: 0;
    }

    .services-intro-left p {
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    .about-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .profile-image {
        order: -1;
    }

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

    .expertise-image {
        position: relative;
        flex: 0 0 auto;
        width: 100%;
        height: auto;
        left: 0;
        top: 0;
        margin: 0;
    }

    .expertise-image img {
        width: 100%;
        height: auto;
        object-fit: cover;
    }

    /* Company logos responsive adjustments */
    .company-logos {
        margin: 30px auto;
        max-width: 500px;
    }

    .logos-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }

    .expertise-info {
        padding-top: 0px;
    }

    .expertise-grid {
        margin: 0 auto;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .top-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .left-content,
    .right-content {
        flex: 0 0 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .bottom-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .bottom-left,
    .bottom-right {
        flex: 0 0 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
    }

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

    .story-point {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .story-point:nth-child(even) {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .story-icon {
        margin: 0 0 25px 0;
        flex: 0 0 80px;
        height: 80px;
        width: 80px;
    }

    .story-icon i {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .testimonial-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    }

    .testimonial-grid .testimonial:first-child {
        grid-column: auto;
    }
}

/* Small devices (landscape phones, 768px and down) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    /* Mobile content visibility - hide desktop, show mobile */
    .desktop-content {
        display: none !important;
    }
    
    .mobile-content {
        display: block !important;
    }
    
    .desktop-only {
        display: none !important;
    }
    
    .mobile-only {
        display: block !important;
    }
    
    /* Mobile spacing optimization */
    section {
        padding: 70px 0;
    }
    
    h1 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
        line-height: 1.2;
    }
    
    h2 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
        line-height: 1.2;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }
    
    h3 {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
        line-height: 1.3;
    }
    
    p {
        font-size: 1rem;
        line-height: 1.6;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }
    
    .nav-links {
        display: none;
        flex-direction: column;
        position: absolute;
        top: 70px;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        background-color: var(--dark-blue);
        padding: 20px;
        box-shadow: 0 5px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    }

    .nav-links.active {
        display: flex;
    }

    .nav-links li {
        margin: 12px 0;
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .btn-nav {
        display: inline-block;
        padding: 12px 24px;
        width: auto;
        margin: 10px auto;
    }

    .dropdown {
        width: 100%;
    }

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

    .dropdown-menu {
        position: static;
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        transform: none;
        box-shadow: none;
        background: transparent;
        padding: 0;
        max-height: 0;
        overflow: hidden;
        transition: max-height 0.3s ease;
    }

    .dropdown.active .dropdown-menu {
        max-height: 300px;
    }

    .dropdown-menu a {
        color: var(--light-gray) !important;
        padding: 10px 20px 10px 40px !important;
        border-left: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    }

    .dropdown-menu a:hover {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        color: var(--gold) !important;
        border-left: none;
    }

    .hamburger {
        display: flex;
    }

    .hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) {
        transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px);
    }

    .hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) {
        opacity: 0;
    }

    .hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) {
        transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(7px, -6px);
    }

    .logo a {
        color: var(--white);
        text-decoration: none;
    }

    .hero {
        padding-top: 60px;
        min-height: calc(100vh - 30px);
    }

    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .hero-content .subheading {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .services-intro-left h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
        margin-top: 0;
    }

    .services-intro-left p {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
        margin-top: 0;
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    .two-column-section .head-text h1 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .two-column-section .head-text h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .parallax-content h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .parallax-content p {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .solutions-story h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .story-content h3 {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    .story-content p {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .case-studies-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }

    .case-study-card {
        padding: 20px;
    }

    .results-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .result-item {
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .percentage {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }

    .reasons {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 25px;
    }

    .expertise-image {
        margin-left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: auto;
    }

    /* Company logos responsive adjustments */
    .logos-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .logo-item {
        height: auto;
        padding: 12px;
    }

    .logo-item img {
        width: auto;
        max-width: 100%;
        object-fit: contain;
    }

    .expertise-info {
        padding-top: 0;
    }

    .expertise-grid {
        width: 100%;
        margin: 0 auto;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        justify-items: center;
    }

    .expertise-card {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 20px;
    }
    
    .expertise-card p {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .reason {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }

    .reason i {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .footer-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }
    
    /* Mobile-specific spacing */
    .trust-indicators {
        gap: 15px;
        margin-top: 20px;
    }
    
    .trust-item {
        min-width: 120px;
    }
    
    .trust-number {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .trust-text {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
    
    .hero-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 15px;
    }
    
    .hero-buttons .btn {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 300px;
    }
    
    .cta-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 15px;
    }
    
    .cta-buttons .btn {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 300px;
    }

    .testimonials {
        padding: 70px 0;
    }

    .testimonial {
        padding: 25px;
    }

    .author-avatar img {
        width: 80px;
        height: 80px;
    }
}

/* Small mobile devices */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .logo a {
        color: var(--white);
        text-decoration: none;
    }

    .hero {
        padding-top: 60px;
        min-height: calc(100vh - 30px);
    }

    .hero-container {
        gap: 30px;
    }

    .hero-image {
        max-width: 280px;
    }

    .services-intro-left h2, .services-intro-left h3 {
        margin-top: 0;
    }

    .services-intro-left p {
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    .btn {
        display: block;
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        margin-right: 0;
    }

    /* Company logos responsive adjustments */
    .logos-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .logo-item {
        height: 50px;
        padding: 8px;
    }

    .logos-title {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    
    /* Additional mobile optimization */
    .framework-subtitle {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    
    .framework-subtitle strong {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .experience-badge {
        padding: 8px 16px;
    }
    
    .badge-number {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
    
    .text-highlight {
        font-size: 1.1rem !important;
    }
}

/* Updated About Section 2 Styles */
#about-two .about-content.reversed {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

#about-two .about-content.reversed .about-btn {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

#about-two .about-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

#about-two .about-image:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
}

#about-two .about-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

#about-two .about-image:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

#about-two .about-text p {
    color: var(--charcoal);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

#about-two .about-text strong {
    color: var(--dark-blue);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Responsive adjustments for the new layout */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    #about-two .about-content.reversed {
        gap: 40px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    #about-two .about-content.reversed {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }

    #about-two .about-image {
        order: -1;
    }
}