/* about section */
body{
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
.about-timeline-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fbfd 0%, #ffffff 100%);
}

.section-label {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: rgba(0,93,75,.08);
  color: #005d4b;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: #0b2239;
  margin: 18px 0;
}

.section-desc {
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.9;
}

.about-image-stack {
  position: relative;
}

.about-image-stack img {
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
}

.floating-info {
  position: absolute;
  left: 20px;
  bottom: 20px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}

.floating-info strong {
  display: block;
  color: #005d4b;
  font-size: 16px;
}

.floating-info span {
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 13px;
}

.timeline-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 35px;
}

.timeline-wrapper::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 18px;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #005d4b, #d7e6df);
}

.timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.timeline-icon {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 28px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}

.bg-green { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #005d4b, #0c8d72); }
.bg-blue  { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2b7a9a, #4ba6c5); }
.bg-teal  { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2e8b57, #4bbd88); }
.bg-gold  { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c6941a, #f1c24d); }

.timeline-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e8eef3;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 24px 26px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15,23,42,0.06);
  transition: all .35s ease;
  width: 100%;
}

.timeline-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0,93,75,0.12);
}

.timeline-card h5 {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0b2239;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.timeline-card p {
  margin: 0;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.8;
  font-size: 15px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .section-title {
    font-size: 34px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .section-title {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .timeline-wrapper {
    padding-left: 0;
  }

  .timeline-wrapper::before {
    display: none;
  }

  .timeline-item {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
  }

  .timeline-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    font-size: 24px;
  }

  .timeline-card {
    padding: 22px;
  }

  .floating-info {
    position: static;
    margin-top: 15px;
  }
}
/* end */

/* vision  */
/* =========================
   SECTION WITH FIXED BG IMAGE
========================= */
/* =========================
   SECTION BACKGROUND
========================= */
.vision-section-fixed {
  position: relative;
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: #f8fbff; /* light blue */
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Left top half circle */
.vision-section-fixed::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -160px;
  left: -160px;
  width: 380px;
  height: 380px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(18,108,201,0.25), transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Overlay removed effect */
.vision-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: transparent;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* content layer */
.vision-section-fixed .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}




/* =========================
   QUOTE BOX (UPDATED ONLY)
========================= */
.vision-quote-box {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 950px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px;
  padding: 22px 40px 22px 60px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border-left: 6px solid #126cc9;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.vision-quote-box i {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  left: 22px;
  font-size: 22px;
  color: #126cc9;
}

.vision-quote-box p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #0b2239;
}


.vision-quote-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}

/* =========================
   CARDS
========================= */
.vision-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 35px 28px;
  height: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.vision-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
}

/* Icon Base */
.vision-icon {
  width: 85px;
  height: 85px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 34px;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

/* Individual Icon Colors */
.icon-teal {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f766e, #14b8a6);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.3);
}

.icon-blue {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #126cc9, #3b82f6);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
}

.icon-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d97706, #f59e0b);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
}

.vision-card:hover .vision-icon {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(5deg);
}

/* Card Text */
.vision-card h4 {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0b2239;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

/* =========================
   RESPONSIVE
========================= */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .vision-section-fixed {
    background-attachment: scroll;
    padding: 80px 0;
  }

  .vision-title {
    font-size: 34px;
  }

  .vision-quote-box p {
    font-size: 16px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .vision-title {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .vision-subtitle {
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  .vision-quote-box {
    padding: 22px 20px 22px 52px;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
  }

  .vision-quote-box i {
    font-size: 18px;
    top: 18px;
    left: 18px;
  }

  .vision-quote-box p {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.7;
  }

  .vision-card {
    padding: 28px 22px;
  }

  .vision-icon {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .vision-card h4 {
    font-size: 20px;
  }

  .vision-card p {
    font-size: 14px;
  }
}
/* end */

/* =========================
   CORE SERVICE SECTION
========================= */
.core-hex-section {
  background: #f8fbff;
}

/* Header */
.hex-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: rgba(18, 108, 201, 0.08);
  color: #126cc9;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.hex-title {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0b2239;
  margin: 15px 0;
}


.hex-subtitle {
  max-width: 760px;
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.9;
}

/* Card */
.hex-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 24px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  border: 1px solid #e9f1f8;
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 35px;
  height: 100%;
  box-shadow:
    0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05),
    0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.hex-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow:
    0 25px 60px rgba(18, 108, 201, 0.10),
    0 8px 20px rgba(18, 108, 201, 0.06);
  border-color: rgba(18, 108, 201, 0.12);
}

/* Round Icon */
.hex-icon {
  width: 50px !important;
  height: 50px !important;
  min-width: 50px !important;
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  min-width: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 26px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow:
    0 12px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
}

.hex-icon::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: inherit;
  opacity: 0.12;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hex-icon i {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Icon Colors */
.accounting {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f766e, #14b8a6);
}

.reporting {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #126cc9, #3b82f6);
}

.audit {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7c3aed, #a78bfa);
}

.tax {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d97706, #f59e0b);
}

/* Content */
.hex-content {
  flex: 1;
}

.hex-content h4 {

  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0b2239;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* List */
.hex-content ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.hex-content li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 34px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* Premium Bullet */
.hex-content li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 10px;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #126cc9, #3b82f6);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 4px rgba(18, 108, 201, 0.12),
    0 4px 10px rgba(18, 108, 201, 0.18);
}

.hex-content li::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 4px;
  top: 14px;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
}

/* Bullet Colors Per Card */
.accounting-card .hex-content li::before {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f766e, #14b8a6);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 4px rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.12),
    0 4px 10px rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.18);
}

.reporting-card .hex-content li::before {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #126cc9, #3b82f6);
}

.audit-card .hex-content li::before {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7c3aed, #a78bfa);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 4px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.12),
    0 4px 10px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.18);
}

.tax-card .hex-content li::before {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d97706, #f59e0b);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 4px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12),
    0 4px 10px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.18);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hex-title {
    font-size: 24px;
  }

  .hex-content h4 {
    font-size: 22px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hex-title {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .hex-subtitle {
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  .hex-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 18px;
    padding: 28px 22px;
  }

  .hex-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    min-width: 64px;
    font-size: 22px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .hex-content h4 {
    font-size: 20px;
  }

  .hex-content li {
    font-size: 14px;
    text-align: left;
    padding-left: 30px;
  }

  .hex-content li::before {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    top: 9px;
  }

  .hex-content li::after {
    width: 5px;
    height: 5px;
    left: 3.5px;
    top: 12.5px;
  }
}
/* end */

/* =========================
   CPA SUPPORT SECTION
========================= */

/* Header */

.cpa-title {
  font-size: 44px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0b2239;
  margin: 15px 0;
}

.cpa-subtitle {
  max-width: 800px;
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.9;
}

/* Feature Card */
.cpa-feature-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e9eef5;
  border-radius: 26px;
  padding: 35px 25px;
  text-align: center;
  height: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cpa-feature-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0f766e, #126cc9);
}

.cpa-feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 55px rgba(18, 108, 201, 0.12);
}

/* Icon */
.cpa-feature-icon {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  margin: 0 auto 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10);
}

/* Gradient Colors */
.busy-bg {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f766e, #14b8a6);
}

.team-bg {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #126cc9, #3b82f6);
}

.docs-bg {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7c3aed, #a78bfa);
}

.cost-bg {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d97706, #f59e0b);
}

/* Title */
.cpa-feature-card h4 {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0b2239;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Text */
.cpa-feature-card p {
  margin: 0;
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .cpa-title {
    font-size: 34px;
  }

  .cpa-feature-card h4 {
    font-size: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .cpa-title {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .cpa-subtitle {
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  .cpa-feature-card {
    padding: 28px 22px;
  }

  .cpa-feature-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    font-size: 24px;
  }

  .cpa-feature-card h4 {
    font-size: 19px;
  }

  .cpa-feature-card p {
    font-size: 14px;
  }
}
/* end */
/* ========================================
   SPECIALIZED COMPLIANCE SERVICES
======================================== */
/* Section Background Updated */
.compliance-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: #f8fbff;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Remove dark overlay effect */
.compliance-overlay {
  display: none;
}

/* Decorative Half Circles */
.compliance-section::before,
.compliance-section::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Top Right Half Circle */
.compliance-section::before {
  width: 420px;
  height: 420px;
  top: -210px;
  right: -120px;
  background: rgba(18, 108, 201, 0.08);
}

/* Bottom Left Half Circle */
.compliance-section::after {
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  bottom: -160px;
  left: -100px;
  background: rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.06);
}

/* Keep content above decorative shapes */
.compliance-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Section Header */
.compliance-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.compliance-title {
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 18px 0;
}

.compliance-subtitle {
  max-width: 860px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.9;
}

/* Card */
.compliance-card-alt {
  background: #fff;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 32px;
  height: 100%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.compliance-card-alt:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}

/* Card Header */
.compliance-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

/* Icon */
.compliance-icon {
  width: 57px;
    height: 57px;
    min-width: 50px;
    border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.14);
}

/* Icon Colors */
.soc-bg {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f766e, #14b8a6);
}

.controls-bg {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #126cc9, #3b82f6);
}

.hipaa-bg {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d97706, #f59e0b);
}

.tech-bg {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7c3aed, #a78bfa);
}

/* Title Wrap */
.compliance-title-wrap {
  flex: 1;
}

.compliance-number {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #126cc9;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.compliance-title-wrap h4 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0b2239;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* Divider */
.compliance-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(18,108,201,0.15),
    rgba(18,108,201,0.03)
  );
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

/* List */
.compliance-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.compliance-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #64748b;
}

.compliance-list li:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Arrow Bullet */
.compliance-list li::before {
      content: "➜";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    color: #f0b911;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 800;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  

  .compliance-title {
    font-size: 34px;
  }

  .compliance-title-wrap h4 {
    font-size: 22px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .compliance-title {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .compliance-subtitle {
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  .compliance-card-alt {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }

  .compliance-card-header {
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .compliance-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    min-width: 60px;
    font-size: 22px;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .compliance-title-wrap h4 {
    font-size: 20px;
  }

  .compliance-list li {
    font-size: 14px;
    padding-left: 24px;
  }
}
/* end */

/* ==========================================
   TECHNOLOGY CAPABILITIES SECTION
========================================== */
.tech-capabilities-section {
  background: #f8fbff;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Section Tag */
.tech-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: rgba(18, 108, 201, 0.08);
  color: #126cc9;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}



.sub-title {
  max-width: 760px;
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.mini-title {
  color: #0b2239;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 24px;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Platform Boxes */
.platform-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #0b2239;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 16px 12px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.platform-box i {
  color: #126cc9;
}

.platform-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  background: #126cc9;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #126cc9;
}

.platform-box:hover i {
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Capability Cards */
.capability-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 30px 22px;
  text-align: center;
  height: 100%;
  border: 1px solid #e8eef5;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.capability-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #126cc9, #3b82f6);
}

.capability-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(18, 108, 201, 0.12);
}

/* Icon Box */
.icon-box {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #126cc9, #3b82f6);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 28px;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(18, 108, 201, 0.18);
}

.icon-box.blue {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0ea5e9, #38bdf8);
}

.icon-box.green {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #16a34a, #22c55e);
}

.icon-box.teal {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f766e, #14b8a6);
}

/* Content */
.content-box h4 {
  
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0b2239;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-top:12px;
}

.content-box p {
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .main-title {
    font-size: 34px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .main-title {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .sub-title {
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  .mini-title {
    font-size: 20px;
  }

  .platform-box {
    font-size: 13px;
    padding: 14px 10px;
  }

  .capability-card {
    padding: 28px 20px;
  }

  .icon-box {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    font-size: 24px;
  }

  .content-box h4 {
    font-size: 18px;
  }

  .content-box p {
    font-size: 14px;
  }
}
/* end */

/* ==========================================
   WHY CHOOSE US SECTION
========================================== */
.why-choose-section {
  background:#f8fbff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Header */
.choose-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: rgba(18, 108, 201, 0.08);
  color: #126cc9;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}



.choose-subtitle {
  max-width: 760px;
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.9;
}

/* ==========================================
   CARD STYLE
========================================== */
.choose-card {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff, #f8fbff);
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 35px 30px;
  height: 100%;
  box-shadow:
    0 12px 35px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06),
    0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Gradient Border */
.choose-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  padding: 1.5px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(18, 108, 201, 0.18),
    rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.06),
    rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.18)
  );
  -webkit-mask:
    linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box,
    linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
          mask-composite: exclude;
  z-index: -1;
      border: 1px solid #126dc9;
}

/* Decorative Glow */
.choose-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px;
  right: -60px;
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(18, 108, 201, 0.10),
    transparent 70%
  );
  z-index: -1;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

/* Hover */
.choose-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow:
    0 24px 60px rgba(18, 108, 201, 0.10),
    0 6px 18px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
}

.choose-card:hover::before {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    #126cc9,
    #3b82f6,
    #0ea5e9
  );
}

.choose-card:hover::after {
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* ==========================================
   ICON NUMBER BOX
========================================== */
.choose-icon-wrap {
  width: 55px;
  height: 55px;
  border-radius: 15px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #126cc9, #3b82f6);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(18, 108, 201, 0.18);
}

.choose-number {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* Alternate Colors */
.choose-icon-wrap.blue {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0ea5e9, #38bdf8);
}

.choose-icon-wrap.green {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #16a34a, #22c55e);
}

.choose-icon-wrap.orange {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ea580c, #fb923c);
}

.choose-icon-wrap.dark {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7c3aed, #a78bfa);
}

.choose-icon-wrap.teal {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f766e, #14b8a6);
}

/* ==========================================
   CONTENT
========================================== */
.choose-card h4 {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0b2239;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.choose-card p {
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================
   RESPONSIVE
========================================== */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .choose-title {
    font-size: 36px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .choose-title {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .choose-subtitle {
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  .choose-card {
    padding: 28px 22px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .choose-icon-wrap {
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .choose-number {
    font-size: 20px;
  }

  .choose-card h4 {
    font-size: 20px;
  }

  .choose-card p {
    font-size: 14px;
  }
}
/* end */

/* ==========================================
   INDUSTRIES SECTION
========================================== */
.industries-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 100px 0;
  background:#f8fbff;
  
}


.industries-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  
  z-index: 1;
}

.industries-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  
}

/* ==========================================
   HEADING
========================================== */

.section-heading h2 {
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 800;
 
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.section-heading p {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: auto;

  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.9;
}

/* ==========================================
   CARD
========================================== */
.industry-card {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 38px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.industry-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 65px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}


/* Top Right Decorative Circle */
.industry-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -55px;
  right: -55px;
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(18, 108, 201, 0.06);
  top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #085edc, #126cca);
}

.industry-card > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ==========================================
   UNIQUE ICON STYLE
========================================== */
.industry-icon {
  width: 78px;
  height: 78px;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 32px;
  position: relative;
  transform: rotate(8deg);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
}

.industry-icon i {
  transform: rotate(-8deg);
}

/* Hover */
.industry-card:hover .industry-icon {
  transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1.08);
}

.industry-card:hover .industry-icon i {
  transform: rotate(0deg);
}

/* Icon Themes */
.industry-icon.healthcare {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981, #34d399);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.industry-icon.technology {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb, #60a5fa);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.industry-icon.finance {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7c3aed, #a78bfa);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.industry-icon.manufacturing {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #06b6d4, #67e8f9);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.industry-icon.professional {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ea580c, #fb923c);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.industry-icon.startups {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f766e, #2dd4bf);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* ==========================================
   TEXT
========================================== */
.industry-card h4 {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0b2239;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.industry-card p {
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================
   RESPONSIVE
========================================== */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .industries-section {
    background-attachment: scroll;
    padding: 80px 0;
  }

  .section-heading h2 {
    font-size: 36px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .section-heading h2 {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .section-heading p {
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  .industry-card {
    padding: 30px 22px;
  }

  .industry-icon {
    width: 68px;
    height: 68px;
    font-size: 26px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }

  .industry-card h4 {
    font-size: 20px;
  }

  .industry-card p {
    font-size: 14px;
  }
}
/* end */
/* ==========================================
   ENGAGEMENT MODELS SECTION
========================================== */
.engagement-section {
  background: #f8fbff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Background Decorative Shapes */
.engagement-section::before,
.engagement-section::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 0;
}

.engagement-section::before {
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  background: rgba(18, 108, 201, 0.05);
  top: -120px;
  left: -120px;
}

.engagement-section::after {
  width: 260px;
  height: 260px;
  background: rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.05);
  bottom: -100px;
  right: -100px;
}

.engagement-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}


.engagement-heading h2 {
 
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0b2239;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.engagement-heading p {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.9;
}

/* Card */
.engagement-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e8eef5;
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: 35px 28px 28px;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.engagement-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 1px;
  border-radius: 29px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.95),
    rgba(248,251,255,0.98)
  );
  z-index: 0;
}

.engagement-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -1px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #126cc9, #38bdf8, #14b8a6);
  -webkit-mask:
    linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box,
    linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: 0.4s ease;
}

.engagement-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 60px rgba(18, 108, 201, 0.12);
}

.engagement-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Top Accent */
.top-shape {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 0 0 10px 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #126cc9, #38bdf8);
  z-index: 2;
}

.blue-theme .top-shape {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0ea5e9, #60a5fa);
}

.green-theme .top-shape {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #14b8a6, #22c55e);
}

/* Content Layers */
.icon-wrapper,
.card-body-content,
.best-for-box {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Modern Icon */
.icon-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 78px;
  height: 78px;
  margin: 12px auto 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 30px;
  color: #126cc9;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 108, 201, 0.12);
  box-shadow:
    0 10px 25px rgba(18, 108, 201, 0.08),
    inset 0 0 0 8px #eef6ff;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.icon-wrapper::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px dashed rgba(18, 108, 201, 0.15);
  animation: iconRotate 12s linear infinite;
}

.icon-wrapper::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle,
      rgba(18, 108, 201, 0.10),
      transparent 70%);
}

.icon-wrapper i {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Theme Icon Colors */
.blue-theme .icon-wrapper {
  color: #0ea5e9;
  box-shadow:
    0 10px 25px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.08),
    inset 0 0 0 8px #eff9ff;
}

.blue-theme .icon-wrapper::before {
  border-color: rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.15);
}

.green-theme .icon-wrapper {
  color: #14b8a6;
  box-shadow:
    0 10px 25px rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.08),
    inset 0 0 0 8px #ecfdf5;
}

.green-theme .icon-wrapper::before {
  border-color: rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.15);
}

.engagement-card:hover .icon-wrapper {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.08);
}

.engagement-card:hover .icon-wrapper::before {
  animation-duration: 4s;
}

/* Content */
.card-body-content {
  text-align: center;
}

.card-body-content h3 {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0b2239;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.card-body-content p {
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

/* Best For Box */
.best-for-box {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b2239, #163a63);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 22px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}

.blue-theme .best-for-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #126cc9, #3b82f6);
}

.green-theme .best-for-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f766e, #14b8a6);
}

/* Shine Animation */
.best-for-box::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -120%;
  width: 80%;
  height: 200%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.18),
    transparent
  );
  transform: rotate(25deg);
  animation: bestForShine 4s infinite;
}

.best-for-box::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 110px;
  height: 110px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  top: -35px;
  right: -25px;
}

.tag-label,
.best-text {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.tag-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.tag-label i {
  font-size: 12px;
  animation: starPulse 1.8s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.best-text {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  font-weight: 500;
  opacity: 0.96;
}

/* Animations */
@keyframes iconRotate {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to   { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

@keyframes bestForShine {
  0%   { left: -120%; }
  100% { left: 160%; }
}

@keyframes starPulse {
  0%,100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
  50%     { transform: scale(1.25); opacity: 0.8; }
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .engagement-heading h2 {
    font-size: 36px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .engagement-heading h2 {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .engagement-heading p {
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  .engagement-card {
    padding: 30px 22px 22px;
  }

  .icon-wrapper {
    width: 66px;
    height: 66px;
    font-size: 24px;
  }

  .card-body-content h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
  }

  .card-body-content p,
  .best-text {
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .best-for-box {
    padding: 18px;
  }
}
/* end */

/* ==========================================
   CLIENT ONBOARDING PROCESS
========================================== */
.onboarding-flow-section {
  background: #f8fbff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}



.flow-subtitle {
  max-width: 760px;
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.9;
}

/* Card */
.flow-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e8eef5;
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 25px 20px;
  height: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.flow-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(18, 108, 201, 0.03),
    rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.02)
  );
  opacity: 0;
  transition: 0.4s ease;
}

.flow-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(18, 108, 201, 0.12);
}

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

/* Top */
.flow-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Number */
.flow-number {
  font-size: 34px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #dce6f2;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* Icon */
.flow-icon {
  width: 62px;
  height: 62px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 24px;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
  animation: floatIcon 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.flow-icon i {
  line-height: 1;
}

/* Icon Colors */
.step1 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #126cc9, #3b82f6);
}

.step2 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0ea5e9, #38bdf8);
}

.step3 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #16a34a, #22c55e);
}

.step4 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #06b6d4, #22d3ee);
}

.step5 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f766e, #14b8a6);
}

/* Floating Animation */
@keyframes floatIcon {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: translateY(0px);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
  }
}

/* Content */
.flow-card h4 {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  font-size: 23px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0b2239;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.flow-card p {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .flow-title {
    font-size: 36px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .flow-title {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .flow-subtitle {
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  .flow-card {
    padding: 25px 20px;
  }

  .flow-number {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .flow-icon {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    font-size: 20px;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .flow-card h4 {
    font-size: 20px;
  }

  .flow-card p {
    font-size: 14px;
  }
}
/* end */

/* ==========================================
   QUALITY ASSURANCE & DATA SECURITY
========================================== */
/* ==========================================
   SECURITY SECTION BACKGROUND UPDATE
   ========================================== */
.security-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 110px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #f8fbff;
}

/* Remove overlay since no background image is used */
.overlay {
    display: none;
}

/* Content above decorative shapes */
.security-section .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Decorative Half Circles */
.security-section::before,
.security-section::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Left Top Half Circle */
.security-section::before {
    width: 420px;
    height: 420px;
    top: -180px;
    left: -180px;
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.06);
}

/* Right Bottom Half Circle */
.security-section::after {
    width: 320px;
    height: 320px;
    bottom: -140px;
    right: -120px;
    background: rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.05);
}

/* Heading colors for light background */
.security-badge {
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
    color: #2563eb;
}

.security-heading h2 {
    color: #0b2239;
}

.security-heading p {
    color: #64748b;
}

/* Mobile spacing */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .security-section {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }

    .security-section::before {
        width: 260px;
        height: 260px;
        top: -120px;
        left: -120px;
    }

    .security-section::after {
        width: 220px;
        height: 220px;
        bottom: -100px;
        right: -100px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   HEADING
========================================== */
.security-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.security-heading h2 {
    
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.security-heading p {
    max-width: 780px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.9;
}

/* ==========================================
   CARD
========================================== */
.security-card {
    position: relative;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.70);
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 35px;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    box-shadow:
        0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.security-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow:
        0 28px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

/* Half Circle Decoration */
.security-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -50px;
    right: -50px;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.05);
}

.security-theme::after {
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.05);
}

/* Top Gradient Line */
.card-top-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 5px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f766e, #14b8a6);
}

.security-theme .card-top-line {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2563eb, #60a5fa);
}

/* ==========================================
   CARD HEADER
========================================== */
.card-header-custom {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px; /* Reduced gap between icon and heading */
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.header-text {
    flex: 1;
}



/* Hover Effect */
.security-card:hover .icon-box {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.06) rotate(4deg);
}

/* Icon Element */
.icon-box i {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}



.security-card:hover .icon-box {
    transform: scale(1.05) rotate(3deg);
}

/* Label */
.small-title {
    display: block;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #0f766e;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.blue-text {
    color: #2563eb;
}

/* Title */
.card-header-custom h3 {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 27px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0b2239;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

/* ==========================================
   LIST
========================================== */
.security-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.security-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    color: #475569;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.check-icon {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    border-radius: 9px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f766e, #14b8a6);
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 13px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow:
        0 8px 16px rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.18),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
}

/* ==========================================
   RESPONSIVE
========================================== */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .security-section {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }

    .security-heading h2 {
        font-size: 30px;
    }

    .security-heading p {
        font-size: 15px;
    }

    .security-card {
        padding: 28px 22px;
    }

    .card-header-custom {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .icon-box {
        width: 58px;
        height: 58px;
        font-size: 22px;
        border-radius: 18px;
    }

    .check-icon {
        width: 26px;
        height: 26px;
        font-size: 11px;
        border-radius: 8px;
    }

    .card-header-custom h3 {
        font-size: 22px;
    }

    .security-list li {
        font-size: 14px;
        gap: 12px;
    }

   
}
/* ==========================================
   TOP ICON COLORS MATCH LIST ICON COLORS
========================================== */

/* QUALITY ASSURANCE TOP ICON */
.industry-icon.professional {
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f766e, #14b8a6);
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 24px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow:
        0 10px 20px rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.22),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

/* DATA SECURITY TOP ICON */
.icon-box.blue {
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb, #60a5fa);
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 24px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow:
        0 10px 20px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.22),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

/* ICON SHINE EFFECT */
.industry-icon.professional::before,
.icon-box.blue::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 1px;
    border-radius: inherit;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(255,255,255,0.30),
        rgba(255,255,255,0.05)
    );
}

/* ICON ELEMENT */
.industry-icon.professional i,
.icon-box.blue i {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* HOVER EFFECT */
.security-card:hover .industry-icon.professional,
.security-card:hover .icon-box.blue {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.06) rotate(4deg);
}

/* ==========================================
   LIST ICON COLORS
========================================== */

/* QUALITY ASSURANCE LIST ICON */
.check-icon {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    border-radius: 9px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f766e, #14b8a6);
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 13px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow:
        0 8px 16px rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.18),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
}

/* DATA SECURITY LIST ICON */
.blue-bg {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb, #60a5fa);
    box-shadow:
        0 8px 16px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.18),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
}

/* ==========================================
   MOBILE
========================================== */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .industry-icon.professional,
    .icon-box.blue {
        width: 52px;
        height: 52px;
        border-radius: 16px;
        font-size: 20px;
    }
}
/* end */

 /* founder start --------------------------------------------------------- */
.destination-title{
    font-size:20px;
    font-weight:700;
    color:#0f172a;
    padding-left:10px;
    border-left:4px solid #6366f1;
    margin-bottom:15px;
}

/* CONTENT */
.student-content .content{
    font-size:16px;
    line-height:1.7;
    color:#444;
}
      /* Only target this specific slide's content */
.carousel-card.long-content .student-content {
  max-height: 350px; /* Adjust as needed */
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding-right: 18px; /* space for scrollbar */
}

/* Custom scrollbar */
.carousel-card.long-content .student-content::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 6px;
}

.carousel-card.long-content .student-content::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: #0d6efd;
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.carousel-card.long-content .student-content::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: #e0e0e0;
}

    p.content{
        color:#184675;
    }
.carousel-wrapper {
  overflow: hidden;
  
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease-in-out;
}

.carousel-card {
  min-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  padding: 32px;
  
  color: #fff;
}

.student-photo img {
  width: 230px;
  height: 230px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 3px solid #00c8ff;
}

.student-name {
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  color:#184675;
}

.student-dept {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #1298fe;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.carousel-dots {
  margin-top: 15px;
}
.carousel-dots .dot {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  margin: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #00c8ff;
  opacity: 0.7;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.carousel-dots .dot.active {
  background:#1a3a66;
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Responsive */
@media(max-width:768px){
  .carousel-card .d-flex {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .student-photo {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
  }
  .carousel-card.long-content .student-content {
  max-height: 650px;
}
.student-name {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  color:#184675;
}

.student-dept {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: #1298fe;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

}
/* end */

/* SECTION BACKGROUND IMAGE FIXED */

/* ==========================================
   PARTNERSHIP SECTION
========================================== */
.partnership-section{
    position:relative;
    padding:40px 0;
    background:url("../img/contact_back.jpg") center center / cover no-repeat fixed;
    overflow:hidden;
}

/* DARK OVERLAY */
.partnership-section::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
}

/* KEEP CONTENT ABOVE */
.partnership-content,
.contact-form-box{
    position:relative;
    z-index:2;
}

/* LINES */
.line-one{
    width:80px;
    height:5px;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
    border-radius:10px;
}

.line-two{
    width:50px;
    height:5px;
    background:#d4a017;
    border-radius:10px;
}

/* TITLE */
.partnership-title{
    font-size:42px;
    font-weight:800;
    line-height:1.2;
    margin-bottom:20px;
}

/* TEXT */
.partnership-text{
    font-size:15px;
    line-height:1.8;
    margin-bottom:40px;
}

/* ==========================================
   CONTACT ITEMS
========================================== */
.contact-details{
    width:100%;
}

/* MAIN ITEM */
.contact-item{
    display:flex;
    align-items:flex-start;
    gap:15px;
    margin-bottom:18px;
}

/* ICON */
.contact-item i{
    font-size:24px;
    color:#025bb4;
    margin-top:3px;
    min-width:22px;
}

/* LABEL */
.contact-item span{
    font-size:13px;
    color:#0d6efd;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    letter-spacing:1px;
    font-weight:600;
    display:block;
    margin-bottom:4px;
}

/* TEXT BLOCK */
.contact-item div{
    flex:1;
    max-width:100%;
}

/* TEXT */
.contact-item p,
.contact-item h5{
    font-size:17px;
    color:#0b2239;
    margin:0;
    font-weight:600;
    line-height:1.8;
    word-break:break-word;
}

/* MAKE ADDRESS FULL WIDTH */
.contact-item.align-items-start p{
    width:100%;
    max-width:100%;
    line-height:1.5 !important;
}

.contact-item.align-items-start p strong{
    line-height:1.5 !important;
    display:inline;
}

/* STRONG TEXT */
.contact-item p strong,
.contact-item h5 strong{
    font-weight:700;
    color:#0b2239;
}

/* NOTE BOX */
.note-box{
    margin-top:25px;
    padding:16px 20px;
    border-radius:12px;
    background:#0d6efd40;
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    color:#252525;
    font-size:16px;
    backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
}

/* ==========================================
   FORM
========================================== */
.contact-form-box{
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
    padding:50px;
    border-radius:20px;
    box-shadow:0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

/* FORM TITLE */
.form-title{
    font-size:34px;
    font-weight:800;
    color:#004d3a;
    margin-bottom:30px;
}

/* INPUT */
.custom-form-control{
    width:100%;
    border:none;
    border-bottom:2px solid #d1d5db;
    padding:14px 5px;
    font-size:16px;
    background:transparent;
}

.custom-form-control:focus{
    outline:none;
    border-color:#d4a017;
}

/* ==========================================
   MAP
========================================== */
.map-wrapper{
    border-radius:18px;
    overflow:hidden;
    box-shadow:0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}

/* ==========================================
   CARD IMAGE
========================================== */
.card-image {
    width:100%;
    height:200px;
    overflow:hidden;
    border-radius:16px 16px 0 0;
}

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

/* CAPABILITY CARD */
.capability-card {
    height:100%;
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
}

.content-box {
    flex-grow:1;
}

/* ==========================================
   RESPONSIVE
========================================== */
@media(max-width:991px){
    .partnership-title{
        font-size:36px;
    }

    .partnership-text{
        font-size:16px;
    }

    .contact-form-box{
        padding:30px;
    }

    .form-title{
        font-size:28px;
    }

    .map-wrapper iframe{
        height:300px;
    }
}

@media(max-width:767px){
    .contact-item{
        gap:12px;
    }

    .contact-item i{
        font-size:20px;
        min-width:20px;
    }

    .contact-item p,
    .contact-item h5{
        font-size:15px;
    }

    .contact-item.align-items-start p{
        font-size:14px;
    }
}
/* ------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------*/ 
section {
  display: none;
}

#heroBannerCarousel {
  display: block;
}

.navbar .nav-link.active {
  color: #0d6efd !important;
  font-weight: 600;
}
/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* SECTION */
/* SIGNATURE + READ MORE */
.author-signature-wrapper{
    margin-top: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 15px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.read-more-btn{
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #0b6b50;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.read-more-btn i{
    font-size: 11px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.read-more-btn:hover{
    color: #d4a017;
}

.read-more-btn.active i{
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* HIDDEN CONTENT ANIMATION */
#professionalMoreContent{
    margin-top: 20px;
}
.professionalism-section{
    padding:40px 0;
    background:#f4f5f76e;
}
p.message-text{
  color:#6b7280 !important;
}
/* CARD */
.pro-card{
    background:#fff;
    border-radius:20px;
    padding:28px 22px;
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
    height:100%;
    box-shadow:0 12px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
    transition:0.3s;
}

.pro-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-8px);
}
/* AUTHOR BOX */
.author-box{
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-top: 25px;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #d9dee5;
}

/* IMAGE */
.author-image img{
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 3px solid #6B7B8D;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

/* AUTHOR INFO */
.author-info h5{
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1f2937;
}

.author-info span{
    display: block;
    margin-top: 4px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #6B7B8D;
}

/* DESCRIPTION */
.profile-description{
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.profile-description p{
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: #6b7280;
    text-align: justify;
}

/* MOBILE */
@media (max-width: 767px){

    .author-box{
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .author-image img{
        width: 65px;
        height: 65px;
    }

    .author-info h5{
        font-size: 18px;
    }

    .author-info span{
        font-size: 11px;
        letter-spacing: 2px;
    }

    .profile-description p{
        font-size: 14px;
        line-height: 1.8;
    }
}
/* NUMBER */
.card-number{
    position:absolute;
    top:15px;
    right:20px;
    font-size:55px;
    font-weight:900;
    color:rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

/* CARD 1 */
.main-title{
    font-size:58px;
    font-weight:900;
    color:#6B7B8D;
    letter-spacing:3px;
    margin-bottom:10px;
}

.title-line{
    width:70px;
    height:3px;
    background:#d4a017;
    margin-bottom:18px;
}

.sub-title{
    font-size:22px;
    font-weight:700;
    line-height:1.5;
    color:#1f2937;
    margin-bottom:25px;
}

/* QUOTE */
.quote-box{
    border-left:4px solid #6B7B8D;
    padding:10px;
    background:#f8f9fa;
    border-radius:8px;
}

.quote-box span{
    font-size:11px;
    letter-spacing:2px;
    font-weight:700;
    color:#6B7B8D;
}

.quote-box p{
    margin-top:10px;
    font-size:15px;
    line-height:1.6;
    color:#555;
}

/* COMMON */
.card-heading{
    font-size:22px;
    font-weight:800;
    color:#1f2937;
    margin-bottom:18px;
}

.card-text{
    font-size:15px;
    line-height:1.7;
    color:#666;
}

/* PROFILE */
.profile-box{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:12px;
    margin-top:20px;
    background:#f8f9fa;
    padding:12px;
    border-radius:12px;
}

.profile-box img{
    width:55px;
    height:55px;
    border-radius:50%;
}

.profile-box h5{
    margin:0;
    font-size:16px;
    font-weight:700;
}

.profile-box span{
    color:#888;
    font-size:12px;
}

/* LIST */
.element-list li{
    padding-left:15px;
    border-left:3px solid #6B7B8D;
    margin-bottom:18px;
    font-size:15px;
    line-height:1.6;
    color:#555;
}

.element-list strong{
    display:block;
    color:#111;
    margin-bottom:3px;
}

/* BOTTOM BOX */
.bottom-box{
    margin-top:25px;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,#6B7B8D,#8b98a8);
    padding:18px;
    border-radius:12px;
    color:#fff;
}

.bottom-box h5{
    font-size:18px;
    margin-bottom:6px;
}

.bottom-box span{
    font-size:13px;
    letter-spacing:1px;
}

/* MOBILE */
@media(max-width:991px){

    .main-title{
        font-size:44px;
    }

    .sub-title{
        font-size:18px;
    }

    .card-heading{
        font-size:20px;
    }

    .card-text,
    .quote-box p,
    .element-list li{
        font-size:14px;
    }
}
/* MAIN CARD */
.professional-elements-card{
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    border-top: 5px solid #6b7b8d;
}

/* HEADING */
.elements-title{
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #1f2937;
    padding: 24px 24px 16px;
    margin: 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
}

/* ITEM */
.element-item{
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 16px 24px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eceff3;
}

/* LEFT MARKER */
.element-marker{
    width: 4px;
    min-width: 4px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: #9aa5b1;
}

/* CONTENT */
.element-content h5{
    margin: 0 0 4px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #111827;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.element-content p{
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #6b7280;
}

/* QUOTE SECTION */
.elements-quote{
    background: #75879a;
    padding: 28px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.elements-quote p{
    margin: 0 0 10px;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 300;
    color:#fff;
}

.elements-quote span{
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    opacity: 0.95;
}

/* MOBILE */
@media (max-width: 767px){

    .elements-title{
        font-size: 14px;
        padding: 20px 18px 14px;
    }

    .element-item{
        padding: 14px 18px;
        gap: 10px;
    }

    .element-content h5{
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    .element-content p{
        font-size: 12px;
        line-height: 1.7;
    }

    .elements-quote{
        padding: 24px 18px;
    }

    .elements-quote p{
        font-size: 14px;
        line-height: 1.7;
    }

    .elements-quote span{
        font-size: 10px;
        letter-spacing: 2px;
    }
}
.vedic-card{
    
    background:#f6fbf7;
    border-radius:18px;
    overflow:hidden;
    box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    font-family:Arial;
}

/* Header */
.vedic-header{
    background:#2f7d4f;
    color:#fff;
    padding:20px;
    position:relative;
}

.small-title{
    font-size:10px;
    letter-spacing:3px;
    opacity:0.8;
}

.vedic-header h2{
    margin:8px 0;
    font-size:20px;
    font-weight:700;
}

.sub-title{
    font-size:13px;
    font-style:italic;
    opacity:0.9;
}

/* Progress bars */
.progress-bars{
    display:flex;
    gap:6px;
    margin-top:12px;
}
.progress-bars span{
    height:4px;
    flex:1;
    border-radius:10px;
    background:#ffffff40;
}
.progress-bars span:nth-child(1){background:#fff;}
.progress-bars span:nth-child(2){background:#a0c4ff;}
.progress-bars span:nth-child(3){background:#ffd166;}
.progress-bars span:nth-child(4){background:#4cc9f0;}

/* Body */
.vedic-body{
    padding:18px;
}

.item{
    margin-bottom:18px;
}

.item h4{
    color:#1f6f3f;
    font-size:15px;
    margin-bottom:6px;
    font-weight:bold;
}

.item p{
    
    line-height:1.5;
}



.quote-box p{
    margin:5px 0;
    font-size:14px;
}
/* end */

/* show dropdown on hover */
.nav-item.dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 0;
}

/* smooth look */
.dropdown-menu {
  transition: 0.2s ease-in-out;
}

/* Highlight for main navbar items */
.navbar .nav-link.active {
  color: #0d6efd !important;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Highlight for dropdown submenu items */
.navbar .dropdown-item.active {
  background-color: #0d6efd;
  color: #fff !important;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Keep parent menu highlighted when a submenu is active */
.navbar .nav-item.dropdown > .nav-link.active {
  color: #0d6efd !important;
  font-weight: 600;
}