/* ==========================================================================
   DEFINE SKILL AND TECHNOLOGY PVT. LTD. - MODERN DESIGN SYSTEM & STYLES
   Corporate Capability Web Application
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Brand Color Palette - Professional Blue & Orange Theme */
  --brand-navy: #091325;
  --brand-dark: #0f172a;
  --brand-blue: #1d4ed8;            /* Royal Corporate Blue */
  --brand-blue-accent: #2563eb;     /* Electric Blue Accent */
  --brand-blue-light: #3b82f6;      /* Sky Blue Accent */
  --brand-blue-glow: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.28);
  --brand-orange: #ff6b35;          /* Vibrant Define Orange */
  --brand-orange-light: #ff8c42;    /* Warm Tangerine Orange */
  --brand-orange-dark: #ea580c;     /* Deep Orange */
  --brand-orange-glow: rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.32);
  --brand-amber: #f59e0b;
  --brand-emerald: #10b981;
  --brand-teal: #06b6d4;
  
  /* Neutral Theme Tokens (Light Mode Default) */
  --bg-primary: #ffffff;
  --bg-secondary: #f8fafc;
  --bg-tertiary: #f0f7ff;
  --bg-card: #ffffff;
  --bg-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  --border-light: #e2e8f0;
  --border-medium: #cbd5e1;
  --text-main: #0f172a;
  --text-color: #0f172a;
  --text-muted: #334155;
  --text-subtle: #475569;
  --text-inverted: #ffffff;
  --header-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  --card-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  --card-shadow-hover: 0 20px 40px -15px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.16);
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
  --badge-bg: #eff6ff;
  --badge-text: #1d4ed8;
  --badge-border: #bfdbfe;
  
  /* Transitions & Radii */
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-xl: 30px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;
  --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --container-max: 1240px;
  --header-height: 68px;
}

/* Reduced Motion Accessibility */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *:not(.city-marquee-track):not(.partner-logos-track),
  *::before,
  *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
}

/* Dark Mode Overrides */
[data-theme="dark"] {
  --bg-primary: #070d18;
  --bg-secondary: #0b1527;
  --bg-tertiary: #101d36;
  --bg-card: #0f1f3a;
  --bg-glass: rgba(15, 31, 58, 0.88);
  --border-light: #1e3152;
  --border-medium: #2a436e;
  --text-main: #f8fafc;
  --text-color: #f8fafc;
  --text-muted: #cbd5e1;
  --text-subtle: #94a3b8;
  --header-bg: rgba(7, 13, 24, 0.94);
  --card-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  --card-shadow-hover: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  --badge-bg: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.18);
  --badge-text: #93c5fd;
  --badge-border: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35);
}

/* Base & Typography */
*, *::before, *::after {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-wrap: break-word;
}

body {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-wrap: break-word;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-smooth), color var(--transition-smooth);
}

p, a, span, h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6, li, label, strong {
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

/* Ensure flex & grid items do not blow out containers with unbreakable strings */
.container,
.stat-item,
.contact-compact-row,
.footer-col,
.contact-info-card,
.contact-form-card,
.about-card,
.leader-card,
.service-8-card,
.industry-card,
.feature-box,
.step-card {
  min-width: 0;
}

/* Sticky Header In-Page Anchor Offsets (Prevents content being hidden behind sticky header) */
section[id],
.section-padding[id],
#home,
#statsSection,
#schemes,
#staffing,
#services,
#industries,
#ncr-hubs,
#about,
#leadership,
#contact {
  scroll-margin-top: calc(var(--header-height, 68px) + 14px);
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

ul {
  list-style: none;
}

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

button {
  font-family: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
}

/* Layout Utilities */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: max(20px, env(safe-area-inset-left));
  padding-right: max(20px, env(safe-area-inset-right));
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

section, .section-padding {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.section-padding {
  padding-top: 55px;
  padding-bottom: 55px;
}

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

.text-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1d4ed8 0%, #2563eb 50%, #06b6d4 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.text-gradient-orange {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b35 0%, #ea580c 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* Badges */
.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: var(--badge-bg);
  color: var(--badge-text);
  border: 1px solid var(--badge-border);
}

.badge-orange {
  background: #fff7ed;
  color: #ea580c;
  border-color: #fed7aa;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .badge-orange {
  background: rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.18);
  color: #fdba74;
  border-color: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.35);
}

.badge-blue {
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
  color: var(--brand-blue-light);
  border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
}

.badge-green {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
  color: var(--brand-emerald);
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-orange) 0%, var(--brand-orange-dark, #ea580c) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px var(--brand-orange-glow);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ea580c 0%, #c2410c 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.45);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  color: var(--text-main);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--bg-tertiary);
  border-color: var(--brand-blue);
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-navy {
  background: var(--brand-navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.btn-navy:hover {
  background: #11203d;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 8px 16px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 16px 34px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TOP BAR & HEADER
   ========================================================================== */
.top-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #070e1c 0%, #0e1c38 50%, #070e1c 100%);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.top-bar,
.top-bar * {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.top-bar svg {
  stroke: #ffffff;
}

.top-bar svg[fill="currentColor"] {
  fill: #ffffff;
}

.top-bar-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.top-bar-contacts {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 22px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.top-bar-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.top-bar-link:hover {
  opacity: 0.85;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.top-bar-social {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.top-bar-social-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.top-bar-social-link:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.top-bar-social-link svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.top-bar-helpline-group {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.top-bar-helpline-group .helpline-label {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ff9f43 !important;
}

.top-bar-helpline-group .helpline-divider {
  opacity: 0.5;
  margin: 0 2px;
}

/* Mobile Drawer Contact Card - hidden on desktop */
.mobile-drawer-contact-card {
  display: none;
  margin-top: 14px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  background: var(--bg-surface, #0b1528);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14));
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 12px);
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.drawer-contact-title {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #ff6b35 !important;
}

.drawer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #cbd5e1 !important;
}

.drawer-contact-item svg {
  color: #ff6b35 !important;
  stroke: #ff6b35 !important;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.drawer-contact-item a {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.drawer-contact-item a:hover {
  color: #ff9f43 !important;
}
}

.drawer-social-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 4px;
  padding-top: 10px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1));
}

.drawer-social-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.drawer-social-btn:hover {
  background: #ff6b35;
  border-color: #ff6b35;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Site Header */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: var(--header-bg);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

@media (min-width: 1025px) {
  .site-header {
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  }
}

.site-header .container {
  max-width: 1320px;
}

.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  height: 78px;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.brand-logo-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.brand-emblem-img {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  min-width: 58px;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16));
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.brand-logo-wrapper:hover .brand-emblem-img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.25);
}

.brand-text-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-start;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  line-height: 1.15;
  min-width: 0;
}

.brand-text-block .brand-define-blue {
  color: #1d4ed8 !important;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .brand-text-block .brand-define-blue {
  color: #60a5fa !important;
}

.brand-text-block .brand-skilltech-orange {
  color: #ff6b35 !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.brand-official-logo {
  height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.brand-emblem {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091325 0%, #1e3a8a 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #3b82f6;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.brand-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.brand-name-single {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 6px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.brand-define-blue {
  color: #1d4ed8 !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .brand-define-blue {
  color: #60a5fa !important;
}

.brand-skilltech-orange {
  color: #ff6b35 !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* Two-line stacked lockup (DEFINE on top in blue, SKILL TECH PVT below in orange) */
.brand-name-stacked {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.brand-name-stacked .brand-define-blue {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #1d4ed8 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  line-height: 1.05;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .brand-name-stacked .brand-define-blue {
  color: #60a5fa !important;
}

.brand-name-stacked .brand-skilltech-orange {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ff6b35 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.brand-motto-hindi {
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-orange);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-top: 1px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.brand-name {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.1;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.brand-name span {
  color: var(--brand-orange);
}

.brand-subtext {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-subtle);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0 0 0 auto;
  padding: 0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-link {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600; /* Semibold font weight 600 as requested */
  color: var(--text-muted);
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px 6px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--brand-orange);
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--brand-orange);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: width var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-left: 14px;
}

.nav-cta-btn {
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  padding: 8px 15px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.mobile-nav-cta-wrap {
  display: none;
  margin-top: 12px;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.theme-toggle-btn {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--bg-tertiary);
  color: var(--text-main);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.theme-toggle-btn:hover {
  background: var(--border-light);
  transform: rotate(15deg);
}

.mobile-menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-main);
  padding: 8px;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FULL-WIDTH RESPONSIVE HERO IMAGE CAROUSEL
   ========================================================================== */

.hero-carousel-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #080f1e;
}

.hero-carousel-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(620px, 72vh, 740px);
  min-height: 600px;
  overflow: hidden;
  user-select: none;
}

/* Autoplay Progress Bar */
.hero-carousel-progress {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  z-index: 30;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-carousel-progress-bar {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1d4ed8, #2563eb, #ff6b35);
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
}

/* Sliding Track */
.hero-carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.46s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Individual Slide */
.hero-carousel-slide {
  flex: 0 0 100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.hero-carousel-img {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  z-index: 1;
  transform: scale(1.02);
  transition: transform 6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.hero-carousel-slide.active .hero-carousel-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* Dark Gradient Scrim Overlay for Readability */
.hero-carousel-scrim {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(6, 12, 24, 0.94) 0%,
    rgba(6, 12, 24, 0.88) 42%,
    rgba(6, 12, 24, 0.55) 75%,
    rgba(6, 12, 24, 0.4) 100%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Caption Layer */
.hero-carousel-caption {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  pointer-events: none;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  padding-bottom: 28px;
}

.caption-inner {
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-caption-card {
  max-width: 740px;
  pointer-events: auto;
  padding: 24px 0;
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Slide Typography & Badges */
.badge-hero {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.22);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.5);
  color: #ff9d66;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.badge-hero svg {
  color: #ff6b35;
}

.hero-carousel-title {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 3.1rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
}

.text-gradient-orange {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff944d 0%, #ff6b35 50%, #facc15 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-hindi-ribbon {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fde047;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  border-left: 3px solid #ff6b35;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.hero-carousel-desc {
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.2vw, 1.08rem);
  line-height: 1.62;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.hero-carousel-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.hero-carousel-cta-row .btn-secondary {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  border: 1px solid #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) !important;
}

.hero-carousel-cta-row .btn-secondary:hover {
  background: #f1f5f9 !important;
  color: #ff6b35 !important;
  border-color: #ff6b35 !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hero-carousel-cta-row .btn-navy {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.hero-carousel-cta-row .btn-navy:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
  border-color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Micro-animations when slide becomes active */
.hero-carousel-slide.active .badge-hero {
  animation: heroSlideUp 0.4s ease both;
}

.hero-carousel-slide.active .hero-carousel-title {
  animation: heroSlideUp 0.45s ease both;
}

.hero-carousel-slide.active .hero-hindi-ribbon {
  animation: heroSlideUp 0.5s ease both;
}

.hero-carousel-slide.active .hero-carousel-desc {
  animation: heroSlideUp 0.5s ease both;
}

.hero-carousel-slide.active .hero-carousel-cta-row {
  animation: heroSlideUp 0.55s ease both;
}

@keyframes heroSlideUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0.85;
    transform: translateY(8px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* Navigation Arrow Controls */
.carousel-nav-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(10, 18, 36, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 15;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.carousel-nav-btn:hover {
  background: #1d4ed8;
  border-color: #ff6b35;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.6);
}

.carousel-nav-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0.95);
}

.carousel-nav-btn.prev {
  left: 24px;
}

.carousel-nav-btn.next {
  right: 24px;
}

/* Pagination Dots */
.hero-carousel-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 22px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  z-index: 15;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: rgba(10, 18, 36, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.carousel-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  padding: 0;
  display: block;
}

.carousel-dot:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

.carousel-dot.active {
  width: 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2563eb, #ff6b35);
  border-color: #ff8c42;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.7);
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints: Laptop Screens (1024px to 1440px) */
@media (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1440px) {
  .hero-carousel-container {
    height: clamp(600px, 70vh, 680px);
    min-height: 580px;
  }
  .hero-carousel-track {
    height: 100%;
  }
  .hero-carousel-slide {
    height: 100%;
  }
  .hero-caption-card {
    max-width: 680px;
    padding: 16px 0;
  }
  .hero-carousel-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 2.7vw, 2.65rem);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .hero-hindi-ribbon {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .hero-carousel-desc {
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    line-height: 1.58;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    max-width: 600px;
  }
  .hero-carousel-cta-row {
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .hero-carousel-cta-row .btn {
    padding: 11px 22px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) and (min-width: 769px) {
  .hero-carousel-container {
    height: 600px;
    min-height: 580px;
  }
  .hero-carousel-track {
    height: 100%;
  }
  .hero-carousel-slide {
    height: 100%;
  }
  .carousel-nav-btn.prev {
    left: 14px;
  }
  .carousel-nav-btn.next {
    right: 14px;
  }
  .hero-caption-card {
    max-width: 600px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-carousel-container {
    height: auto !important;
    min-height: 580px !important;
    position: relative !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
  }
  .hero-carousel-track {
    display: flex !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    min-height: 580px !important;
  }
  .hero-carousel-slide {
    position: relative !important;
    flex: 0 0 100% !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    min-height: 580px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }
  /* Layer 1: Mobile-controlled background image layer covering 100% of slide behind all content */
  .hero-carousel-img {
    position: absolute !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    object-position: center center !important;
    z-index: 1 !important;
    display: block !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
  .hero-carousel-slide.active .hero-carousel-img {
    transform: scale(1.03) !important;
  }
  /* Layer 2: Mobile dark scrim overlay for superior readability */
  .hero-carousel-scrim {
    position: absolute !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    z-index: 2 !important;
    background: linear-gradient(
      180deg,
      rgba(6, 12, 24, 0.72) 0%,
      rgba(6, 12, 24, 0.85) 45%,
      rgba(6, 12, 24, 0.95) 100%
    ) !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
  }
  /* Layer 3: Foreground caption layer with dedicated mobile stacking order */
  .hero-carousel-caption {
    position: relative !important;
    top: auto !important;
    left: auto !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: auto !important;
    z-index: 10 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    padding: 32px 16px 72px 16px !important;
  }
  .caption-inner {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
  }
  .hero-caption-card {
    position: relative !important;
    z-index: 11 !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    backdrop-filter: none !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
  }
  .hero-carousel-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.24rem, 5.2vw, 1.55rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.28 !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    word-break: normal !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
  }
  .hero-hindi-ribbon {
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    padding: 4px 10px !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  }
  .hero-carousel-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 16px !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
    color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.92) !important;
    display: block !important;
    -webkit-line-clamp: unset !important;
  }
  .hero-carousel-cta-row {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    margin-top: 14px !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  }
  .hero-carousel-cta-row .btn {
    padding: 10px 18px !important;
    font-size: 0.86rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
  }
  /* Layer 4: Controls docked safely at bottom dock - ZERO overlap with text */
  .carousel-nav-btn {
    position: absolute !important;
    width: 38px !important;
    height: 38px !important;
    top: auto !important;
    bottom: 14px !important;
    transform: none !important;
    z-index: 25 !important;
    background: rgba(10, 18, 36, 0.9) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) !important;
  }
  .carousel-nav-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.08) !important;
  }
  .carousel-nav-btn.prev {
    left: 14px !important;
    right: auto !important;
  }
  .carousel-nav-btn.next {
    right: 14px !important;
    left: auto !important;
  }
  .hero-carousel-dots {
    position: absolute !important;
    bottom: 16px !important;
    left: 50% !important;
    transform: translateX(-50%) !important;
    padding: 5px 12px !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    z-index: 24 !important;
    background: rgba(10, 18, 36, 0.85) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
  }
  .carousel-dot {
    width: 8px !important;
    height: 8px !important;
  }
  .carousel-dot.active {
    width: 22px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-carousel-container {
    min-height: 590px !important;
  }
  .hero-carousel-slide {
    min-height: 590px !important;
  }
  .badge-hero {
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    padding: 4px 10px !important;
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
  }
  .hero-carousel-caption {
    padding: 24px 12px 66px 12px !important;
  }
  .hero-carousel-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem !important;
    line-height: 1.26 !important;
  }
  .hero-hindi-ribbon {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .hero-carousel-desc {
    font-size: 0.84rem !important;
    line-height: 1.45 !important;
    display: block !important;
    -webkit-line-clamp: unset !important;
  }
  .carousel-nav-btn {
    width: 36px !important;
    height: 36px !important;
    bottom: 12px !important;
  }
  .carousel-nav-btn.prev {
    left: 10px !important;
  }
  .carousel-nav-btn.next {
    right: 10px !important;
  }
  .hero-carousel-dots {
    bottom: 14px !important;
    gap: 5px !important;
  }
  .carousel-dot {
    width: 7px !important;
    height: 7px !important;
  }
  .carousel-dot.active {
    width: 18px !important;
  }
  .hero-carousel-cta-row {
    gap: 8px !important;
  }
  .hero-carousel-cta-row .btn {
    padding: 9px 14px !important;
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   METRICS COUNTER STRIP
   ========================================================================== */
.stats-strip {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 44px 0;
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.stat-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 16px;
  position: relative;
}

.stat-item:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 20%;
  height: 60%;
  width: 1px;
  background: var(--border-medium);
}

.stat-number {
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  color: var(--brand-orange);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.stat-sublabel {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-subtle);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION HEADERS
   ========================================================================== */
.section-header {
  margin-bottom: 54px;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 3.8vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-top: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.section-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 700px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT & MISSION & VALUES
   ========================================================================== */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}

.about-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}

.about-visual-col {
  padding: 24px;
}

.about-img-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.about-badge-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 24px 20px 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(9, 19, 37, 0.88) 35%, rgba(9, 19, 37, 0.98) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  z-index: 2;
}

.about-badge-overlay h4 {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.about-badge-overlay p {
  color: #cbd5e1 !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.statutory-note {
  margin-top: 18px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-radius: 8px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--brand-emerald);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.mission-mini-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

.mission-mini-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 12px 14px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.mission-mini-num {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  color: var(--brand-orange);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.vision-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08) 0%, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.05) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}

.vision-box-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.vision-quote {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.mission-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.mission-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 26px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.mission-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--brand-orange);
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-hover);
}

.mission-num {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  color: var(--brand-orange);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.mission-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.mission-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* Values Grid */
.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(270px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.value-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.value-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--brand-blue-light);
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
}

.value-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.value-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
  color: var(--brand-orange);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.value-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.value-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NAPS & NATS SCHEMES SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.schemes-section {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
}

.tabs-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.tab-btn {
  padding: 12px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.tab-btn.active {
  background: var(--brand-orange);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--brand-orange);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px var(--brand-orange-glow);
}

.tab-content {
  display: none;
  animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease;
}

.tab-content.active {
  display: block;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.scheme-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 38px;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.scheme-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.scheme-info h3 {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.scheme-info p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--brand-orange);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.scheme-grid-features {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.feature-box {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 22px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--brand-orange);
}

.feature-box.blue-accent {
  border-left-color: var(--brand-blue);
}

.feature-box h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.feature-box p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.facilitation-steps {
  margin-top: 30px;
  padding: 26px;
  background: var(--bg-tertiary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.facilitation-steps h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.steps-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.step-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  padding: 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.step-num {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--brand-orange);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.step-card h5 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.step-card p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

/* Comparison Table */
.comparison-table-wrapper {
  overflow-x: auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
}

.custom-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  text-align: left;
}

.custom-table th,
.custom-table td {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.custom-table th {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.custom-table tr:hover td {
  background: var(--bg-tertiary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ROI CALCULATOR (INTERACTIVE TOOL)
   ========================================================================== */
.roi-calculator-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091325 0%, #102142 100%);
  color: #f8fafc;
  position: relative;
}

.roi-calculator-section h2,
.roi-calculator-section h3,
.roi-calculator-section h4 {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.roi-calculator-section p {
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.roi-card {
  background: rgba(15, 31, 58, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 44px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.roi-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}

.calc-input-group {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.calc-label {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.calc-val-display {
  color: #60a5fa;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.calc-slider {
  width: 100%;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: #1e3152;
  outline: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
}

.calc-slider::-webkit-slider-thumb {
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #2563eb;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #2563eb;
  border: 2px solid #ffffff;
}

.calc-select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  background: #0b172a;
  border: 1px solid #2a436e;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  outline: none;
}

.calc-select option {
  background: #0b172a;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.roi-results-box {
  background: rgba(11, 23, 42, 0.92);
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.roi-badge {
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.roi-highlight-number {
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  color: #60a5fa;
  line-height: 1;
}

.roi-breakdown {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid #1e3152;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #1e3152;
  padding: 16px 0;
}

.roi-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

.roi-row strong {
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ACADEMIC VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS (B.Voc & D.Voc)
   ========================================================================== */
.programs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 36px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.program-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 34px;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.program-card-accent {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2563eb 0%, #06b6d4 100%);
}

.program-card-accent.blue {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-blue) 0%, #38bdf8 100%);
}

.program-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.program-details-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.detail-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 140px 1fr;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  gap: 12px;
}

.detail-label {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.exit-points-timeline {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.exit-chip {
  flex: 1;
  background: var(--bg-tertiary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 8px 10px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

/* Specializations Grid */
.specializations-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.spec-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 22px;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.spec-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--brand-orange);
}

.spec-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
  color: var(--brand-orange);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.spec-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.spec-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* University Partners Box */
.uni-partners-container {
  margin-top: 40px;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 34px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
}

.uni-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.uni-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.uni-logo-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.uni-logo-img {
  max-height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.uni-badge-tag {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brand-orange);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.uni-card h4 {
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.focus-banner {
  margin-top: 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091325 0%, #1e3a8a 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px 30px;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
}

.focus-banner-text h4 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.focus-banner-text p {
  color: #93c5fd;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STAFFING & WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS
   ========================================================================== */
.staffing-split-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: start;
  margin-top: 36px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.staffing-media-box {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  height: auto;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.staffing-hero-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0 0;
  background: #080f1e;
}

.staffing-hero-picture {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
}

.staffing-media-box img,
.staffing-hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-width: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.staffing-tag-card {
  position: static;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.staffing-tag-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  width: 100%;
}

.staffing-tag-text {
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  min-width: 0;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.staffing-tag-card strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--brand-blue, #2563eb);
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .staffing-tag-card strong {
  color: #60a5fa;
}

.staffing-tag-card span {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.staffing-guarantee-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 10px;
  padding-top: 10px;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--border-light);
}

.guarantee-pill {
  font-size: 0.70rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.16);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .guarantee-pill {
  color: #e2e8f0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

/* Staffing Solutions Slide Form Carousel */
.staffing-content-box {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.staffing-carousel-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.staffing-carousel-viewport {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
  padding: 8px 4px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.staffing-carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 20px;
  width: auto;
  transition: transform 0.46s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: transform;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.staffing-carousel-track .staffing-card {
  flex: 0 0 100%;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  min-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.staffing-carousel-track .staffing-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--brand-blue-light);
}

/* Authentic Corporate Emblem Header */
.staffing-card-real-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  width: 100%;
}

.staffing-real-emblem {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  min-width: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05) 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.22);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .staffing-real-emblem {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2) 0%, rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.5) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.staffing-card:hover .staffing-real-emblem {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  border-color: var(--brand-blue, #2563eb);
}

.staffing-header-meta {
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  min-width: 0;
}

.staffing-corp-tier {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.70rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brand-blue, #2563eb);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .staffing-corp-tier {
  color: #60a5fa;
}

.staffing-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.staffing-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.staffing-card-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.staffing-mini-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-main);
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.staffing-mini-tag:hover {
  border-color: var(--brand-blue, #2563eb);
  color: var(--brand-blue, #2563eb);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .staffing-mini-tag {
  background: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.6);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

/* Staffing Controls Bar */
.staffing-controls-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 16px;
  width: 100%;
}

.staffing-controls-bar .carousel-component-nav {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
  color: var(--text-main);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.staffing-controls-bar .carousel-component-nav:hover {
  background: var(--brand-blue, #2563eb);
  border-color: var(--brand-blue, #2563eb);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.staffing-controls-bar .carousel-component-dots,
.staffing-dots {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

.staffing-dots .carousel-component-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: var(--border-medium, #cbd5e1);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  padding: 0;
}

.staffing-dots .carousel-component-dot.active {
  width: 26px;
  background: var(--brand-blue, #2563eb);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INDUSTRIES SERVED
   ========================================================================== */
.industries-filter {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.filter-btn {
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: var(--bg-tertiary);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.filter-btn.active,
.filter-btn:hover {
  background: var(--brand-blue);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--brand-blue);
}

.industries-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 1180px) {
  .industries-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .industries-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .industries-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
  }
}

.industry-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0;
}

.industry-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--brand-orange);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -6px rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.18);
}

.ind-card-top {
  width: 100%;
  height: 95px;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
  padding: 8px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.industry-card:hover .ind-card-top {
  background: #eff6ff;
}

.ind-card-top svg {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
  max-height: 68px;
  max-width: 68px;
}

.industry-card:hover .ind-card-top svg {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.ind-card-bottom {
  padding: 14px 12px 16px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  flex-grow: 1;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  gap: 6px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.ind-card-title {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.ind-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.80rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
  text-align: center;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .ind-card-top {
  background: rgba(15, 31, 58, 0.65);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .industry-card:hover .ind-card-top {
  background: rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.25);
}

.industry-icon-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.industry-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.industry-roles-pill {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--brand-orange);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5-STEP INTEGRATION MODEL
   ========================================================================== */
.integration-section {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
}

.steps-flow-container {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.steps-flow-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.flow-step-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px 20px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.flow-step-badge {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--brand-orange);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.flow-step-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.flow-step-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PRIME INDUSTRIAL HUBS: GREATER NOIDA, NOIDA & DELHI NCR
   ========================================================================== */
.ncr-hubs-section {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 60px 0 75px;
}

.hub-orange-tagline {
  color: var(--brand-orange, #ff6b35);
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  display: inline-block;
}

.city-marquee-container {
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 36px;
  padding: 14px 0 20px;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 8%, black 92%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 8%, black 92%, transparent 100%);
}

.city-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  width: max-content;
  -webkit-animation: cityMarqueeScroll 36s linear infinite;
  animation: cityMarqueeScroll 36s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  -webkit-transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
}

@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .city-marquee-container:hover .city-marquee-track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
    -webkit-animation-play-state: paused;
  }
}

@-webkit-keyframes cityMarqueeScroll {
  0% {
    -webkit-transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  }
  100% {
    -webkit-transform: translate3d(-33.333333%, 0, 0);
    transform: translate3d(-33.333333%, 0, 0);
  }
}

@keyframes cityMarqueeScroll {
  0% {
    -webkit-transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  }
  100% {
    -webkit-transform: translate3d(-33.333333%, 0, 0);
    transform: translate3d(-33.333333%, 0, 0);
  }
}

.city-slide-card {
  flex: 0 0 340px;
  width: 340px;
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  background: #080f1e;
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.45s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
}

[data-theme="light"] .city-slide-card {
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px -6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
}

.city-slide-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 45px -8px rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.28), 0 0 0 1.5px rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.5);
  border-color: rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.6);
}

.city-slide-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 230px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

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

.city-slide-card:hover .city-slide-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.09);
}

.city-slide-scrim {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8, 15, 30, 0.05) 0%, rgba(8, 15, 30, 0.35) 45%, rgba(8, 15, 30, 0.94) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.city-slide-name {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.32rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  z-index: 2;
}

.city-slide-pin {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.5);
  color: #ff6b35;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.4);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.city-slide-card:hover .city-slide-pin {
  background: #ff6b35;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.7);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hub-orange-tagline {
    font-size: 1.0rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  }
  .city-marquee-container {
    margin-top: 20px !important;
    padding: 10px 0 16px !important;
    mask-image: none !important;
    -webkit-mask-image: none !important;
    overflow-x: hidden !important;
    touch-action: pan-y !important;
  }
  .city-marquee-track {
    gap: 14px !important;
    -webkit-animation: cityMarqueeScroll 26s linear infinite !important;
    animation: cityMarqueeScroll 26s linear infinite !important;
    -webkit-animation-play-state: running !important;
    animation-play-state: running !important;
    will-change: transform !important;
  }
  .city-slide-card {
    flex: 0 0 230px !important;
    width: 230px !important;
    min-width: 230px !important;
    max-width: 230px !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
  }
  .city-slide-img-wrap {
    height: 160px !important;
  }
  .city-slide-name {
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    padding: 12px 14px !important;
  }
}

/* Pan-India Deployment Banner */
.pan-india-hub-banner {
  margin-top: 32px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 28px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.pan-india-hub-banner:hover {
  border-color: var(--brand-orange);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px -8px rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.15);
}

.pan-india-hub-banner::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1d4ed8 0%, #ff6b35 50%, #10b981 100%);
}

.pan-india-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.pan-india-title-group {
  max-width: 800px;
}

.pan-india-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.12);
  color: var(--brand-orange);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.28);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.pan-india-title {
  font-size: 1.30rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.pan-india-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

.pan-india-regions-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  margin: 18px 0 20px;
}

.pan-region-card {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 12px 12px 14px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.pan-region-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: #2563eb;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.10);
}

.pan-region-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.pan-region-icon {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pan-region-name {
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin: 0;
}

.pan-region-corridors {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.42;
  margin: 0;
}

.pan-india-stats-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.pan-stats-cluster {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
}

.pan-stat-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: 0.80rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.pan-stat-item svg {
  color: var(--brand-orange);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .pan-india-regions-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .pan-india-hub-banner {
    padding: 18px 14px;
  }
  .pan-india-regions-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .pan-stats-cluster {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .pan-india-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

/* NCR Ground Advantage Strip */
.ncr-advantage-strip {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 30px 28px;
  margin-top: 36px;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
}

.ncr-adv-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.ncr-adv-header h4 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.ncr-adv-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}

.ncr-adv-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 14px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.ncr-adv-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--brand-orange);
}

.ncr-adv-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  min-width: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
  color: var(--brand-orange);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.ncr-adv-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.ncr-adv-text p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Regional CTA Banner */
.ncr-cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1) 0%, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.08) 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 26px 30px;
  margin-top: 32px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
}

.ncr-cta-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.ncr-cta-content p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 720px;
}

.ncr-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Responsive Rules for NCR Hubs */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .ncr-hubs-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }
  
  .ncr-adv-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .ncr-cta-banner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .ncr-cta-actions {
    width: 100%;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ncr-adv-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .ncr-hub-card {
    padding: 20px 16px;
  }

  .ncr-hub-header {
    flex-direction: row;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .ncr-hub-footer {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .ncr-metric-inline {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: baseline;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }

  .ncr-hub-footer .btn {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .ncr-tag {
    white-space: normal;
  }

  .ncr-cta-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHY PARTNER WITH US
   ========================================================================== */
.differentiators-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}

.diff-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--brand-orange);
}

.diff-card:nth-child(even) {
  border-top-color: var(--brand-blue);
}

.diff-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.diff-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LEADERSHIP TEAM
   ========================================================================== */
.leadership-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 36px;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.leader-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.leader-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--brand-orange);
}

.leader-img-box {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #2563eb 0%, #0f172a 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.leader-img-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.leader-card:hover .leader-img-box img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.leader-details {
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.leader-details h4 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.leader-role {
  color: var(--brand-orange);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.leader-bio {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin-top: 6px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT US & READY TO EMPOWER BANNER
   ========================================================================== */
.empower-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091325 0%, #172c54 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 48px;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.empower-banner h3 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.empower-banner p {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.empower-steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.empower-step-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px;
}

.empower-step-item strong {
  display: block;
  color: #60a5fa;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.empower-step-item span {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #e2e8f0;
}

.contact-layout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.contact-info-card,
.compact-contact-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
}

/* Compact Assurance Highlights Grid (Short Form) */
.contact-assurance-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 8px;
  margin: 4px 0 6px 0;
}

.assurance-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 8px 10px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.assurance-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.35);
  background: rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.04);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.assurance-icon {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.12);
  color: var(--brand-orange);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.assurance-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.assurance-title {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.assurance-desc {
  font-size: 0.70rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.contact-compact-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.contact-compact-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 8px 11px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.09);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.contact-compact-row:hover {
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.06);
  border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
}

.contact-compact-row .contact-icon-box {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 7px;
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
  color: var(--brand-orange);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

/* Desk Active Alert Status (Short Form) */
.contact-desk-alert {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 7px 11px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.2);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.pulse-dot-green {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #22c55e;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.7);
  animation: pulseGreen 2s infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes pulseGreen {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.7);
  }
  70% {
    transform: scale(1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0);
  }
}

.contact-social-bar {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 4px;
  padding-top: 6px;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--border-light);
}

.contact-social-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 4px 8px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.contact-social-btn.yt-btn {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.1);
  color: #ef4444;
  border-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.25);
}
.contact-social-btn.yt-btn:hover {
  background: #ef4444;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.contact-social-btn.insta-btn {
  background: rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.1);
  color: #ec4899;
  border-color: rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.25);
}
.contact-social-btn.insta-btn:hover {
  background: #ec4899;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.contact-social-btn.li-btn {
  background: rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.1);
  color: #0a66c2;
  border-color: rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.25);
}
.contact-social-btn.li-btn:hover {
  background: #0a66c2;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.contact-social-btn.wa-btn {
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.1);
  color: #16a34a;
  border-color: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.25);
}
.contact-social-btn.wa-btn:hover {
  background: #16a34a;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.contact-form-card,
.compact-form-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 20px 22px;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
}

.form-row-2col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--brand-orange);
  background: var(--bg-card);
}

.form-control::placeholder {
  color: var(--text-subtle);
  opacity: 0.85;
}

select.form-control option {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  color: var(--text-main);
}

textarea.form-control {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 100px;
}

/* Form Feedback Alerts & Loading States */
.form-status-alert {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  animation: formAlertFadeIn 0.3s ease;
}

.form-status-alert.alert-success {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.45);
  color: #10b981;
}

.form-status-alert.alert-success strong {
  color: #059669;
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .form-status-alert.alert-success strong {
  color: #34d399;
}

.form-status-alert.alert-success p {
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.form-status-alert.alert-error {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.1);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.4);
  color: #ef4444;
}

.form-status-alert.alert-error strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.form-status-alert.alert-error p {
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin: 0 0 12px 0;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.fallback-action-btns {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.fallback-btn-wa {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #25d366;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 9px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.25);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.fallback-btn-wa:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
}

.fallback-btn-mail {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--brand-blue-accent);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 9px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.fallback-btn-mail:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
}

.btn-spinner {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border: 2.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  border-top-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: spinnerRotate 0.75s linear infinite;
  display: inline-block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes spinnerRotate {
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

@keyframes formAlertFadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-8px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ENTERPRISE CLIENT & INDUSTRY PARTNERS SLIDER (Above Legal Disclaimer)
   ========================================================================== */
.client-partners-slider-section {
  margin-top: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding: 36px 32px 30px 32px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fafc 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.client-partners-slider-section * {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.client-slider-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 28px auto;
}

.client-slider-title {
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-blue-deep);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.client-slider-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .client-partners-slider-section {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-color: var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .client-slider-title {
  color: #ffffff;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .client-slider-desc {
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PARTNER LOGOS GRID (Dynamic CMS Managed - Clean & Modern)
   ========================================================================== */
/* Partner Logos Slider Container */
.partner-slider-container {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 24px;
  width: 100%;
}

.partner-slider-viewport {
  overflow: hidden;
  flex: 1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px 2px;
}

.partner-logos-track,
.partner-logos-grid {
  display: flex !important;
  grid-template-columns: none !important;
  gap: 20px !important;
  transition: transform 0.46s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  -webkit-transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  will-change: transform;
  width: max-content;
  margin-top: 0 !important;
}

.partner-logos-track .partner-logo-item,
.partner-logos-grid .partner-logo-item {
  width: 255px;
  flex: 0 0 255px;
}

.partner-slider-nav {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  z-index: 2;
}

.partner-slider-nav:hover {
  background: var(--brand-orange);
  border-color: var(--brand-orange);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.footer-admin-link {
  color: #94a3b8 !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-admin-link:hover {
  color: #60a5fa !important;
  border-color: rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.45);
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.partner-logo-item {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  height: 86px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.partner-logo-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--brand-orange);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.16), 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.partner-logo-box {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.partner-logo-box img {
  max-height: 52px;
  max-width: 88%;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  filter: contrast(1.02);
}

.partner-logo-item:hover .partner-logo-box img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .partner-logos-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .partner-logos-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .partner-logo-item {
    height: 74px;
    padding: 12px 14px;
  }
  .partner-logo-box img {
    max-height: 42px;
  }
}

/* Legal Card with refined blue & orange corporate styling */
.legal-compliance-card {
  margin-top: 30px;
  padding: 22px 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(14, 28, 54, 0.92) 0%, rgba(20, 38, 74, 0.85) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.28);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--brand-orange);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  line-height: 1.65;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(6, 13, 25, 0.35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.legal-compliance-card strong {
  color: var(--brand-orange);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER (Corporate Blue & Orange Palette)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: #060d19;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding-top: 70px;
  padding-bottom: 30px;
  border-top: 3px solid transparent;
  border-image: linear-gradient(90deg, #1d4ed8 0%, #ff6b35 50%, #1d4ed8 100%) 1;
  position: relative;
}

.site-footer p,
.site-footer span,
.site-footer strong,
.site-footer div {
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Balanced desktop container prevents excessive blank space between columns */
@media (min-width: 1025px) {
  .site-footer .container {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 36px 52px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  align-items: start;
}

.footer-col {
  min-width: 0;
}

.footer-col .brand-logo-wrapper {
  max-width: 100%;
}

.footer-col .brand-text-block {
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-col h4 {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-col h4::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 36px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--brand-orange);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.footer-col ul {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-col ul a {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  display: inline-block;
}

.footer-col ul a:hover {
  color: var(--brand-orange) !important;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-col a {
  color: #ffffff;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-col a:hover {
  color: var(--brand-orange) !important;
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  padding-top: 25px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.footer-bottom a {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-bottom a:hover {
  color: var(--brand-orange) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MODAL DIALOG (BROCHURE / REPORT PREVIEW)
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 2000;
  padding: 20px;
}

.modal-overlay.active {
  display: flex;
  animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease;
}

.modal-content {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  max-width: 760px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 36px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  position: relative;
}

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  background: var(--bg-tertiary);
  border: none;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Floating Action Pill (WhatsApp & Phone) */
.floating-actions-dock {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  z-index: 990;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.fab-btn {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
  pointer-events: auto;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.fab-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.fab-whatsapp {
  background: #25d366;
}

.fab-top {
  background: var(--brand-navy);
  display: none;
}

.fab-top.show {
  display: flex;
}

/* Toast Notification */
.toast-notice {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(100px);
  background: #091325;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid #3b82f6;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  z-index: 3000;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.toast-notice.show {
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

/* Responsive Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
  }
  
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  
  .stat-item:nth-child(2)::after {
    display: none;
  }
  
  .mission-grid,
  .specializations-grid,
  .staffing-grid,
  .steps-list {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  
  .steps-flow-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  
  .industries-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 36px 40px;
  }
}

/* Smooth touch & tap optimization */
html {
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

button, a, input, select, textarea {
  touch-action: manipulation;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DEVICE-SPECIFIC RESPONSIVE ARCHITECTURE
   (Laptops, Tablets, and Mobile Phones)
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Medium Laptops (1081px - 1280px) */
@media (max-width: 1280px) {
  .nav-container {
    gap: 10px;
    padding-left: 18px;
    padding-right: 18px;
  }

  .nav-links {
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .nav-link {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    padding: 5px 4px;
  }

  .brand-name-single {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    gap: 3px;
  }

  .nav-cta-btn {
    padding: 7px 14px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
  }

  .hero-slider {
    height: 440px;
  }
}

/* 2. Desktop Navigation Preservation (>= 1025px) */
@media (min-width: 1025px) {
  .site-header {
    height: 78px;
  }

  .nav-links {
    display: flex !important;
    position: static !important;
    width: auto !important;
    max-width: none !important;
    height: auto !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
    transform: none !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    border: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
    z-index: auto !important;
  }

  .mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .mobile-nav-cta-wrap {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* 3. Tablets & Mobile Devices (<= 1024px): Seamless Full-Viewport Drawer */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .site-header {
    height: 68px;
    background: var(--bg-card);
  }

  .nav-container {
    height: 68px;
    padding-left: 14px;
    padding-right: 14px;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .brand-logo-wrapper {
    min-width: 0;
    max-width: calc(100% - 96px);
    gap: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .brand-emblem-img {
    width: 48px !important;
    height: 48px !important;
    min-width: 48px !important;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
    object-fit: contain;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .brand-text-block {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
    line-height: 1.1;
  }

  /* Full Viewport Mobile Navigation Panel (NO off-screen horizontal translation) */
  .nav-links {
    display: flex !important;
    position: fixed !important;
    top: var(--header-height, 68px) !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    height: calc(100vh - var(--header-height, 68px)) !important;
    height: calc(100dvh - var(--header-height, 68px)) !important;
    background: var(--bg-card) !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    padding: 16px max(14px, env(safe-area-inset-right)) max(32px, calc(env(safe-area-inset-bottom) + 20px)) max(14px, env(safe-area-inset-left)) !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) !important;
    overflow-y: auto !important;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
    z-index: 9999 !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;

    /* Safe, zero-overflow closed state */
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, visibility 0.25s ease;
  }
  
  .nav-links.mobile-open {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
    transform: translateY(0) !important;
  }

  .nav-links.mobile-open .mobile-drawer-contact-card {
    display: flex !important;
  }

  .nav-link {
    font-size: 0.98rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    padding: 12px 14px !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light) !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    min-height: 46px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    color: var(--text-main) !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .nav-link:hover,
  .nav-link.active {
    background: var(--bg-secondary) !important;
    color: var(--brand-orange) !important;
  }

  .nav-link::after {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 44px !important;
    height: 44px !important;
    min-width: 44px !important;
    min-height: 44px !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: var(--bg-tertiary);
    color: var(--text-main);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
    cursor: pointer;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .mobile-menu-toggle:hover {
    background: var(--border-light);
    color: var(--brand-orange);
  }

  .nav-actions .nav-cta-btn {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .mobile-nav-cta-wrap {
    display: block !important;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 10px;
    padding-top: 12px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  }

  .mobile-drawer-cta {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
  }

  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
  }

  .hero-slider {
    height: clamp(280px, 46vw, 380px);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }

  .floating-badge {
    position: static !important;
    margin-top: 12px;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    animation: none !important;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .roi-card {
    padding: 34px 24px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  }

  .roi-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
  }

  .scheme-card {
    padding: 30px 22px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }
}

/* 3. Mobile Phones & Phablets (<= 768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-padding {
    padding-top: 50px;
    padding-bottom: 50px;
  }
  
  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 6.5vw, 2.35rem);
    line-height: 1.22;
  }

  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    line-height: 1.58;
  }

  .hero-cta-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .hero-cta-group .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 13px 20px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .hero-slider {
    height: clamp(230px, 58vw, 320px);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }

  .floating-badge {
    position: static;
    margin-top: 12px;
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    animation: none;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }

  .floating-badge-1 img {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
  }

  .hero-visual-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .hero-pillars-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 18px;
  }

  .hero-pillar-pill {
    padding: 9px 12px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .hero-govt-badge-strip {
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 16px;
  }

  .hero-naps-pill {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 9px 12px;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .hero-naps-pill-logo {
    height: 34px;
  }

  .hero-naps-pill-text strong {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  .hero-naps-pill-text span {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }

  .hero-trust-row {
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 16px;
  }

  .trust-item {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .stat-item {
    padding: 16px 10px;
  }

  .stat-number {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }

  .stat-label {
    font-size: 0.80rem;
  }

  .stat-sublabel {
    font-size: 0.70rem;
  }

  .tabs-wrapper {
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }

  .tab-btn {
    flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 6px);
    padding: 10px 12px;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }

  .scheme-card {
    padding: 20px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .scheme-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .scheme-header-content {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .naps-scheme-logo {
    height: 42px;
  }
  
  .about-grid,
  .programs-grid,
  .roi-grid,
  .contact-layout-grid,
  .uni-cards-grid,
  .scheme-grid-features,
  .steps-flow-grid,
  .industries-grid,
  .regions-grid,
  .empower-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .form-row-2col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .form-control {
    font-size: 16px !important;
    padding: 12px 14px;
  }

  .comparison-table-wrapper {
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  }

  .custom-table {
    min-width: 540px;
  }

  .roi-card {
    padding: 22px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }

  .roi-results-box {
    padding: 20px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }

  .roi-highlight-number {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 7vw, 2.5rem);
  }

  .contact-form-card,
  .contact-info-card {
    padding: 22px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }

  .leadership-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 360px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  
  .detail-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .modal-content {
    padding: 22px 16px;
    width: 95%;
    max-height: 88vh;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }

  .floating-actions-dock {
    bottom: max(16px, env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 16px));
    right: max(14px, env(safe-area-inset-right, 14px));
    gap: 8px;
    z-index: 990;
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .fab-btn {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
    pointer-events: auto;
  }

  .fab-btn svg {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
  }

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

/* 4. Compact Mobile Screens (<= 640px) */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .site-header {
    height: 64px;
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
  }

  .nav-container {
    height: 64px;
    padding: 0 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .brand-logo-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-shrink: 1;
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .brand-emblem-img {
    width: 42px !important;
    height: 42px !important;
    min-width: 42px !important;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
    object-fit: contain;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  /* Deliberate 2-line lockup for complete company name: "Define Skill And Technology Pvt. Ltd." */
  .brand-text-block {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 1px !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
    line-height: 1.1 !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
  }

  .brand-text-block .brand-define-blue {
    font-size: clamp(0.82rem, 3.2vw, 0.98rem) !important;
    font-weight: 900 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em !important;
    color: #1d4ed8 !important;
    line-height: 1.1 !important;
  }

  [data-theme="dark"] .brand-text-block .brand-define-blue {
    color: #60a5fa !important;
  }

  .brand-text-block .brand-skilltech-orange {
    font-size: clamp(0.54rem, 2.1vw, 0.65rem) !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em !important;
    color: #ff6b35 !important;
    line-height: 1.1 !important;
  }

  .nav-actions {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .nav-actions .nav-cta-btn {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    color: var(--text-main);
  }

  .theme-toggle-btn {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    padding: 0;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .nav-links {
    top: 64px !important;
    height: calc(100vh - 64px) !important;
    height: calc(100dvh - 64px) !important;
  }

  /* Compact, professional top bar for mobile devices */
  .top-bar {
    display: block !important;
    background: #060d1d !important;
    padding: 6px 0 !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
  }

  .top-bar-inner {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 5px !important;
    padding: 0 10px !important;
  }

  .top-bar-contacts {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    gap: 6px 12px !important;
  }

  .top-bar-helpline-group {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 4px !important;
    font-size: 0.74rem !important;
  }

  .top-bar-helpline-group .helpline-label {
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #ff9f43 !important;
  }

  .top-bar-link {
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
  }

  .top-bar-social {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
  }

  .top-bar-social-link {
    padding: 2px 7px !important;
    font-size: 0.68rem !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
  }

  .top-bar-social-link .social-tag {
    display: inline !important;
  }
}

/* 5. Extra Small Screens (<= 480px, e.g. iPhone SE, Galaxy, 360px) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container {
    padding-left: max(12px, env(safe-area-inset-left));
    padding-right: max(12px, env(safe-area-inset-right));
  }

  .section-padding {
    padding-top: 38px;
    padding-bottom: 38px;
  }

  .nav-container {
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .brand-logo-wrapper {
    gap: 6px !important;
  }

  .brand-emblem-img {
    width: 38px !important;
    height: 38px !important;
    min-width: 38px !important;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
    object-fit: contain;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .brand-text-block {
    gap: 1px !important;
  }

  .brand-text-block .brand-define-blue {
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  }

  .brand-text-block .brand-skilltech-orange {
    font-size: 0.54rem !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em !important;
  }

  .top-bar {
    padding: 5px 0 !important;
  }

  .top-bar-contacts {
    gap: 4px 8px !important;
  }

  .top-bar-helpline-group {
    font-size: 0.68rem !important;
  }

  .top-bar-link {
    font-size: 0.68rem !important;
  }

  .top-bar-social-link {
    padding: 2px 6px !important;
    font-size: 0.64rem !important;
  }

  .mobile-menu-toggle {
    width: 44px !important;
    height: 44px !important;
    min-width: 44px !important;
    min-height: 44px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
  }

  .theme-toggle-btn {
    width: 40px !important;
    height: 40px !important;
    min-width: 40px !important;
    min-height: 40px !important;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
  }

  .hero-hindi-ribbon {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    padding: 5px 10px;
  }

  .hero-pillars-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .hero-slider {
    height: clamp(210px, 56vw, 250px);
  }

  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .stat-item {
    padding: 14px 10px;
  }

  .stat-item:not(:last-child)::after {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .stat-number {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }

  /* Scheme Tabs full-width stacking on small mobile */
  .tabs-wrapper {
    gap: 8px !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
  }

  .tab-btn {
    flex: 1 1 100% !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 11px 14px !important;
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  /* 4-Phase NAPS Delivery single-column layout */
  .steps-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }

  /* About Section Card mobile compact padding */
  .about-card {
    padding: 18px 12px !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }

  .about-visual-col {
    padding: 14px 10px !important;
  }

  .mission-mini-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
  }

  .values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }

  .modal-content {
    padding: 18px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }
}

/* 6. Ultra-Narrow Mobile Screens (<= 360px, e.g. 320px Galaxy Fold / iPhone SE) */
@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .nav-container {
    padding-left: 8px !important;
    padding-right: 8px !important;
    gap: 4px !important;
  }

  .brand-logo-wrapper {
    gap: 5px !important;
  }

  .brand-emblem-img {
    width: 34px !important;
    height: 34px !important;
    min-width: 34px !important;
  }

  .brand-text-block .brand-define-blue {
    font-size: 0.74rem !important;
  }

  .brand-text-block .brand-skilltech-orange {
    font-size: 0.48rem !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em !important;
  }

  .top-bar {
    padding: 4px 0 !important;
  }

  .top-bar-inner {
    padding: 0 6px !important;
    gap: 3px !important;
  }

  .top-bar-contacts {
    gap: 3px 6px !important;
  }

  .top-bar-helpline-group {
    font-size: 0.65rem !important;
  }

  .top-bar-link {
    font-size: 0.64rem !important;
  }

  .top-bar-social-link {
    padding: 1px 5px !important;
    font-size: 0.60rem !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BROCHURE-ALIGNED ENHANCEMENTS (PAGES 1 - 16)
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Hero 4-Pillars Strip (Page 1) */
.hero-pillars-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.hero-pillar-pill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-main);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.hero-pillar-pill:hover {
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--brand-blue);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
}

.hero-pillar-pill svg {
  color: var(--brand-orange);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .hero-pillar-pill {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #e2e8f0;
  box-shadow: none;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .hero-pillar-pill:hover {
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
  border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.5);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

/* 2. Capability Index (Page 2) */
.index-section {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.index-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.index-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text-color);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.index-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--brand-orange);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  color: var(--brand-orange);
}

.index-num {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
  color: var(--brand-orange);
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* 3. Benefits to Establishments Grid (Page 8) */
.benefits-est-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.benefit-est-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 30px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.benefit-est-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2563eb, #06b6d4);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.benefit-est-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.benefit-est-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.benefit-est-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
  color: var(--brand-orange);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.benefit-est-card:hover .benefit-est-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
  background: var(--brand-orange);
  color: #fff;
}

.benefit-est-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--text-color);
}

.benefit-est-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.focus-talent-banner {
  margin-top: 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091325 0%, #15284f 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4);
  padding: 24px 30px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.focus-talent-banner h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.focus-talent-banner h3 span {
  color: #60a5fa;
}

.focus-talent-banner p {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin: 0;
}

/* 4. Our Services - Interactive Slide Carousel */
.services-carousel-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.services-carousel-viewport {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 10px 4px;
}

.services-carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  transition: transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}

.services-carousel-track .service-8-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 60px) / 4);
  min-width: calc((100% - 60px) / 4);
  box-sizing: border-box;
  text-align: center;
}

@media (max-width: 1180px) {
  .services-carousel-track .service-8-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 40px) / 3);
    min-width: calc((100% - 40px) / 3);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .services-carousel-track .service-8-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 20px) / 2);
    min-width: calc((100% - 20px) / 2);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .services-carousel-track .service-8-card {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    min-width: 100%;
  }
  .services-carousel-wrapper {
    gap: 8px;
  }
}

.services-carousel-nav {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
  color: var(--text-main);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  z-index: 5;
}

.services-carousel-nav:hover {
  background: var(--brand-orange);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--brand-orange);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .services-carousel-nav {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
  }
  .services-carousel-nav svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
  }
}

.services-carousel-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.services-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  background: var(--border-medium);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  padding: 0;
}

.services-dot.active {
  width: 28px;
  background: var(--brand-orange);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Reusable Modern Carousel Component (Industries, NAPS, NATS, Staffing)
   ========================================================================== */
.carousel-component-nav {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
  color: var(--text-main);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  z-index: 5;
}

.carousel-component-nav:hover {
  background: var(--brand-orange);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--brand-orange);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.carousel-component-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}

.carousel-component-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  background: var(--border-medium);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  padding: 0;
}

.carousel-component-dot.active {
  width: 28px;
  background: var(--brand-orange);
}

/* Desktop Preservation (min-width: 769px): Grid Presentation */
@media (min-width: 769px) {
  .services-carousel-wrapper,
  .industries-carousel-wrapper,
  .naps-carousel-wrapper,
  .nats-carousel-wrapper,
  .staffing-carousel-wrapper {
    display: block !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    position: relative !important;
  }

  .services-carousel-viewport,
  .industries-carousel-viewport,
  .naps-carousel-viewport,
  .nats-carousel-viewport {
    overflow: visible !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  /* 1. Our Core Services Desktop 4-Column Balanced Grid */
  .services-carousel-track {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
    transform: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
  }

  .services-carousel-track .service-8-card {
    flex: none !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    height: 100% !important;
  }

  /* 2. Industries Served Desktop 4-Column Grid */
  .industries-carousel-track {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
    transform: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .industries-carousel-track .industry-card {
    flex: none !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    height: 100% !important;
  }

  /* 3. NAPS & NATS Desktop 2-Column Grid */
  .naps-carousel-track,
  .nats-carousel-track {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 24px !important;
    margin-bottom: 32px !important;
    transform: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .naps-carousel-track .feature-box,
  .nats-carousel-track .feature-box {
    flex: none !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    height: 100% !important;
  }

  /* 4. Staffing Solutions Desktop Slide Form Carousel */
  .staffing-carousel-viewport {
    overflow: hidden !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .staffing-carousel-track {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
    width: auto !important;
    transition: transform 0.46s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    will-change: transform !important;
    -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden !important;
    backface-visibility: hidden !important;
  }

  .staffing-carousel-track .staffing-card {
    flex: 0 0 100% !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .services-carousel-track .is-clone,
  .industries-carousel-track .is-clone,
  .naps-carousel-track .is-clone,
  .nats-carousel-track .is-clone,
  .services-carousel-nav,
  .services-carousel-dots,
  .ind-card-btn {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 1100px) {
  .services-carousel-track {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 18px !important;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 1180px) {
  .industries-carousel-track {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 18px !important;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 860px) {
  .industries-carousel-track {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
  }
}

/* Mobile Carousels (max-width: 768px): Polished Horizontal Carousels */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .services-carousel-wrapper,
  .industries-carousel-wrapper,
  .naps-carousel-wrapper,
  .nats-carousel-wrapper {
    position: relative !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    margin-top: 16px !important;
  }

  .services-carousel-viewport,
  .industries-carousel-viewport,
  .naps-carousel-viewport,
  .nats-carousel-viewport {
    overflow: hidden !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg) !important;
    padding: 8px 2px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .services-carousel-track,
  .industries-carousel-track,
  .naps-carousel-track,
  .nats-carousel-track {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
    transition: transform 0.46s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    -webkit-transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
    will-change: transform !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    width: auto !important;
  }

  /* One complete card at a time matching R Services slider reference */
  .services-carousel-track .service-8-card,
  .industries-carousel-track .industry-card,
  .naps-carousel-track .feature-box,
  .nats-carousel-track .feature-box {
    flex: 0 0 100% !important;
    min-width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    height: auto !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
  }

  .carousel-component-nav {
    width: 36px !important;
    height: 36px !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  }

  .carousel-component-nav svg {
    width: 16px !important;
    height: 16px !important;
  }

  .carousel-component-dots {
    display: flex !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .carousel-component-nav {
    width: 32px !important;
    height: 32px !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  }

  .carousel-component-nav svg {
    width: 14px !important;
    height: 14px !important;
  }

  .industries-carousel-wrapper,
  .naps-carousel-wrapper,
  .nats-carousel-wrapper {
    gap: 6px !important;
  }

  .industries-carousel-track .industry-card,
  .naps-carousel-track .feature-box,
  .nats-carousel-track .feature-box,
  .staffing-carousel-track .staffing-card {
    flex: 0 0 100% !important;
    min-width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }
}

/* Legacy fallback if grid is referenced elsewhere */
.services-8-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}

.service-8-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  text-align: center;
}

.service-8-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--brand-orange);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -6px rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.18);
}

.service-card-top {
  width: 100%;
  height: 105px;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
  padding: 10px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.service-8-card:hover .service-card-top {
  background: #eff6ff;
}

.service-card-top svg {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
  max-height: 72px;
  max-width: 72px;
}

.service-8-card:hover .service-card-top svg {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.service-card-bottom {
  padding: 16px 14px 18px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  flex-grow: 1;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 8px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.service-card-title {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.service-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.81rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
  text-align: center;
  min-height: 36px;
}

.service-card-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 6px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: #0f172a;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid #0f172a;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.service-card-btn:hover {
  background: var(--brand-orange);
  border-color: var(--brand-orange);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px var(--brand-orange-glow);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .service-card-top {
  background: rgba(15, 31, 58, 0.65);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .service-8-card:hover .service-card-top {
  background: rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.25);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .service-card-btn {
  background: #1e293b;
  border-color: #334155;
  color: #f8fafc;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .service-card-btn:hover {
  background: var(--brand-orange);
  border-color: var(--brand-orange);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* 5. Educational Collaboration 6 Highlights (Page 11) */
.collab-highlights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.collab-highlight-pill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-color);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.collab-highlight-pill:hover {
  border-color: var(--brand-orange);
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.06);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.collab-highlight-pill svg {
  color: #10b981;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .hero-pillars-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .benefits-est-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .services-8-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .collab-highlights-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hero-pillars-row,
  .benefits-est-grid,
  .services-8-grid,
  .collab-highlights-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HINDI TYPOGRAPHY & BILINGUAL DESIGN SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
  --font-hindi: 'Noto Sans Devanagari', 'Hind', system-ui, sans-serif;
}

.hindi-text, .hindi-font {
  font-family: var(--font-hindi) !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.brand-motto-hindi {
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-orange);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-top: 2px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.top-bar-hindi {
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--brand-orange);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.top-bar-hindi .ticker-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: var(--brand-orange);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
  animation: pulseDot 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseDot {
  0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.8; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.3); opacity: 1; box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.8); }
  100% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.8; }
}

.hero-hindi-ribbon {
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--brand-orange);
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-top: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
}

.hindi-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--brand-orange);
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: inline-block;
  margin-left: 6px;
}

.hindi-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-hindi);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-orange);
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.value-title-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   OFFICIAL NAPS LOGO & ACCREDITATION BADGES
   ========================================================================== */
.scheme-header-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 22px;
  flex: 1;
}

.naps-logo-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.naps-logo-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.naps-scheme-logo {
  height: 60px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 130px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.hero-govt-badge-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.hero-naps-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.hero-naps-pill:hover {
  border-color: var(--brand-orange);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
}

.hero-naps-pill-logo {
  height: 38px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 3px 6px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.hero-naps-pill-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.hero-naps-pill-text strong {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.hero-naps-pill-text span {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--brand-orange);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE COMPACT EXPERIENCE & HORIZONTAL SWIPE RAILS (PHONE & TABLET)
   Shortens mobile page height by ~70% while keeping 100% of content accessible
   ========================================================================== */

.mobile-swipe-hint {
  display: none !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .scheme-header-content {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .naps-scheme-logo {
    height: 48px;
  }

  /* 1. Global Section Spacing Compression */
  .section-padding {
    padding-top: 28px !important;
    padding-bottom: 28px !important;
  }

  .section-header {
    margin-bottom: 16px !important;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 5vw, 1.75rem) !important;
    margin-bottom: 6px !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
  }

  .section-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    line-height: 1.45 !important;
    margin-bottom: 6px !important;
  }

  /* 2. Interactive Swipe Hint Pill */
  .mobile-swipe-hint {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--brand-blue);
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.28);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    margin: 8px auto 14px auto;
    text-align: center;
    width: fit-content;
    animation: swipePillBounce 2.2s infinite ease-in-out;
  }

  [data-theme="dark"] .mobile-swipe-hint {
    color: #93c5fd;
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.16);
    border-color: rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.35);
  }

  @keyframes swipePillBounce {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateX(0); }
    50% { transform: translateX(4px); }
  }

  /* 3. Native Horizontal Swipe Rails */
  .mobile-horizontal-rail {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
    overflow-x: auto !important;
    overflow-y: hidden !important;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    padding: 6px 14px 16px 14px !important;
    margin-left: -14px !important;
    margin-right: -14px !important;
    scrollbar-width: none !important;
    list-style: none !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .mobile-horizontal-rail::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .mobile-horizontal-rail > * {
    flex: 0 0 78vw !important;
    min-width: 250px !important;
    max-width: 295px !important;
    scroll-snap-align: start !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  /* NCR Hubs rail cards width */
  .ncr-hubs-grid.mobile-horizontal-rail > .ncr-hub-card {
    flex: 0 0 86vw !important;
    max-width: 325px !important;
    min-width: 275px !important;
  }

  /* Card content flex and padding */
  .benefit-est-card,
  .staffing-card,
  .value-card,
  .scheme-feat-card {
    padding: 16px 14px !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
    height: auto !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
  }

  /* Two-tier service card on mobile */
  .service-8-card {
    padding: 0 !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    height: auto !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
  }

  .service-8-card .service-card-top {
    height: 95px !important;
    padding: 8px !important;
  }

  .service-8-card .service-card-top svg {
    max-height: 64px !important;
    max-width: 64px !important;
  }

  .service-8-card .service-card-bottom {
    padding: 12px 10px 14px !important;
  }

  .service-8-card .service-card-title {
    font-size: 0.92rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 4px !important;
  }

  .service-8-card .service-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    line-height: 1.38 !important;
    min-height: auto !important;
    margin-bottom: 6px !important;
  }

  .service-8-card .service-card-btn {
    padding: 5px 16px !important;
    font-size: 0.75rem !important;
  }

  /* Two-tier industry card on mobile matching Our Core Services */
  .industry-card {
    padding: 0 !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    height: auto !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    background: var(--bg-card) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05) !important;
  }

  .industry-card .ind-card-top {
    height: 95px !important;
    padding: 8px !important;
    background: #f1f5f9 !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light) !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  }

  .industry-card .ind-card-top svg {
    max-height: 64px !important;
    max-width: 64px !important;
  }

  .industry-card .ind-card-bottom {
    padding: 12px 10px 14px !important;
    background: var(--bg-card) !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    flex-grow: 1 !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .industry-card .ind-card-title {
    font-size: 0.92rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: var(--text-main) !important;
    line-height: 1.35 !important;
    margin: 0 0 4px 0 !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .industry-card .ind-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    color: var(--text-muted) !important;
    line-height: 1.38 !important;
    min-height: auto !important;
    margin: 0 0 6px 0 !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .industry-card .ind-card-btn {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    padding: 5px 16px !important;
    font-size: 0.75rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full) !important;
    background: #0f172a !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    border: 1px solid #0f172a !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em !important;
    margin-top: 4px !important;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast) !important;
  }

  .industry-card .ind-card-btn:hover {
    background: var(--brand-orange) !important;
    border-color: var(--brand-orange) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
  }

  [data-theme="dark"] .industry-card .ind-card-top {
    background: rgba(15, 31, 58, 0.65) !important;
  }

  [data-theme="dark"] .industry-card .ind-card-btn {
    background: #1e293b !important;
    border-color: #334155 !important;
    color: #f8fafc !important;
  }

  .benefit-est-card h4,
  .staffing-card h4,
  .value-card h4,
  .scheme-feat-card h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 4px !important;
  }

  .benefit-est-card p,
  .staffing-card p,
  .value-card p,
  .scheme-feat-card p {
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    line-height: 1.42 !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  }

  /* 4. Staffing & Workforce Solutions Mobile Redesign (Executive Well-Form) */
  .staffing-section-root {
    position: relative !important;
    background: var(--bg-primary) !important;
  }

  .staffing-split-layout {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
    margin-top: 16px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  /* Executive Media Showcase & Docked Deployment Guarantee */
  .staffing-media-box {
    position: relative !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    height: auto !important;
    aspect-ratio: auto !important;
    min-height: 0 !important;
    max-height: none !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    background: var(--bg-card) !important;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
  }

  .staffing-hero-frame {
    position: relative !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    height: 310px !important;
    min-height: 280px !important;
    aspect-ratio: auto !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    background: #080f1e !important;
    border-radius: 14px 14px 0 0 !important;
  }

  .staffing-hero-picture {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    display: block !important;
  }

  .staffing-media-box img,
  .staffing-hero-img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    min-height: 280px !important;
    max-height: none !important;
    aspect-ratio: auto !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    object-position: center bottom !important;
    display: block !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
  }

  /* Docked Deployment Guarantee Bar (Cleanly under photo, ZERO obscuring) */
  .staffing-tag-card {
    position: static !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 14px 14px 12px !important;
    background: var(--bg-card) !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light) !important;
    border-radius: 0 0 16px 16px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  [data-theme="dark"] .staffing-tag-card {
    background: #0d172a !important;
  }

  [data-theme="light"] .staffing-tag-card {
    background: #ffffff !important;
  }

  .staffing-tag-header {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .staffing-tag-text {
    flex: 1 1 auto !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }

  .staffing-tag-text strong {
    font-size: 0.90rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: var(--text-main) !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    margin-bottom: 2px !important;
    display: block !important;
    word-break: break-word !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
  }

  [data-theme="dark"] .staffing-tag-text strong {
    color: #f1f5f9 !important;
  }

  .staffing-tag-text span {
    font-size: 0.76rem !important;
    color: var(--text-muted) !important;
    line-height: 1.35 !important;
    display: block !important;
    word-break: break-word !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
  }

  .staffing-guarantee-pills {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    gap: 6px 8px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    padding-top: 6px !important;
    border-top: 1px dashed var(--border-light) !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .guarantee-pill {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    font-size: 0.70rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: var(--text-main) !important;
    background: var(--bg-secondary) !important;
    padding: 3px 8px !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light) !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
    word-break: break-word !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
    line-height: 1.35 !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  /* Staffing Solutions Single-Column Mobile Layout */
  .staffing-content-box {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .staffing-carousel-wrapper {
    display: block !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    margin-top: 0 !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .staffing-carousel-viewport {
    overflow: hidden !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    padding: 4px 2px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
  }

  .staffing-carousel-track {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
    width: auto !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    transition: transform 0.46s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
    will-change: transform !important;
  }

  /* 1 Card per slide on mobile screen */
  .staffing-carousel-track .staffing-card {
    flex: 0 0 100% !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 18px 16px !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    background: var(--bg-card) !important;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
    position: relative !important;
  }

  [data-theme="dark"] .staffing-carousel-track .staffing-card {
    background: #0b1527 !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
  }

  .staffing-card-real-header {
    gap: 12px !important;
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
  }

  .staffing-real-emblem {
    width: 44px !important;
    height: 44px !important;
    min-width: 44px !important;
  }

  .staffing-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
    color: var(--text-main) !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    word-break: break-word !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
  }

  .staffing-card p {
    font-size: 0.84rem !important;
    line-height: 1.45 !important;
    color: var(--text-muted) !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
    word-break: break-word !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
  }

  .staffing-card-tags {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    gap: 6px 8px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    margin-top: auto !important;
    padding-top: 10px !important;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light) !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .staffing-mini-tag {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    font-size: 0.70rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: var(--text-main) !important;
    background: var(--bg-secondary) !important;
    padding: 4px 9px !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light) !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
    word-break: break-word !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
    line-height: 1.35 !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .staffing-controls-bar {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    margin-top: 14px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  /* 5. NCR Hubs Card internal spacing */
  .ncr-hub-header {
    gap: 10px !important;
  }

  .ncr-hub-name {
    font-size: 1.15rem !important;
  }

  .ncr-hub-address-bar {
    padding: 8px 10px !important;
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  }

  .ncr-hub-subgroup {
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
  }

  .ncr-subgroup-title {
    font-size: 0.76rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 5px !important;
  }

  .ncr-tag {
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    padding: 3px 8px !important;
  }

  .ncr-bullet-list li {
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 3px !important;
  }

  .trade-chip {
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    padding: 3px 8px !important;
  }

  .ncr-hub-footer {
    padding-top: 12px !important;
    margin-top: 10px !important;
  }

  /* 6. About Section Visual Col on Phone */
  .about-img-frame img {
    max-height: 200px !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
  }

  .about-badge-overlay {
    padding: 12px 14px !important;
  }

  .mission-mini-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
  }

  .mission-mini-item {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    padding: 10px 12px !important;
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
  }

  .mission-mini-content {
    flex: 1 1 auto !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    word-break: break-word !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
  }

  .mission-mini-num {
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    margin-right: 0 !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  }

  /* 7. Leadership Section on Phone */
  .leadership-grid {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    overflow-x: auto !important;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory !important;
    padding-bottom: 10px !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }

  .leadership-grid > .leader-card {
    flex: 0 0 82vw !important;
    max-width: 310px !important;
    scroll-snap-align: start !important;
    padding: 18px 14px !important;
  }

  /* 8. Contact Section Steps */
  .empower-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
  }

  .empower-step-item {
    padding: 10px 14px !important;
  }

  .empower-step-item strong {
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  }

  .empower-step-item span {
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  }

  /* 9. Client Partners Slider on Mobile */
  .client-partners-slider-section {
    padding: 24px 14px 20px 14px !important;
    margin-top: 32px !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
  }

  .client-slider-title {
    font-size: 1.28rem !important;
  }

  .client-slider-desc {
    font-size: 0.84rem !important;
  }

  /* Partner Client Logos Slider on Mobile */
  .partner-slider-container {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    margin-top: 16px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .partner-slider-nav {
    width: 34px !important;
    height: 34px !important;
    min-width: 34px !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  }

  .partner-slider-nav svg {
    width: 15px !important;
    height: 15px !important;
  }

  .partner-slider-viewport {
    width: 100% !important;
    flex: 1 1 auto !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    padding: 4px 0 !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .partner-logos-track {
    gap: 16px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    width: max-content !important;
    transition: transform 0.46s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    -webkit-transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
    will-change: transform !important;
    align-items: center !important;
  }

  .partner-slider-container .partner-logo-item,
  .partner-logos-track .partner-logo-item,
  .partner-logos-grid .partner-logo-item,
  .partner-logo-item {
    flex: 0 0 calc(100vw - 116px);
    width: calc(100vw - 116px);
    max-width: 280px;
    min-width: 200px;
    padding: 10px 14px !important;
    height: 74px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    background: var(--bg-card) !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light) !important;
  }

  .partner-logo-box {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  .partner-logo-box img {
    max-height: 44px !important;
    max-width: 82% !important;
    width: auto !important;
    height: auto !important;
    object-fit: contain !important;
    display: block !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
  }

  /* Industries Served on Mobile: Background Depth & Clean Cards */
  #industries {
    background: var(--bg-secondary) !important;
    position: relative !important;
  }

  .industry-card .ind-card-bottom {
    padding: 14px 12px 16px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    gap: 4px !important;
  }

  .ind-card-btn,
  .mobile-swipe-hint {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Mobile & Tablet Horizontal Form (Landscape Orientation) Responsive System
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) and (orientation: landscape), (max-height: 520px) and (orientation: landscape) {
  /* 1. Staffing Section in Horizontal Form */
  .staffing-split-layout {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1.05fr) !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
    align-items: start !important;
    margin-top: 14px !important;
  }

  .staffing-media-box {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    height: auto !important;
    align-self: start !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    background: var(--bg-card) !important;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light) !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .staffing-hero-frame {
    position: relative !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 190px !important;
    min-height: 180px !important;
    max-height: 210px !important;
    aspect-ratio: auto !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    border-radius: 12px 12px 0 0 !important;
    background: #080f1e !important;
  }

  .staffing-media-box img,
  .staffing-hero-img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    object-position: center center !important;
    display: block !important;
  }

  .staffing-tag-card {
    position: static !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 10px 12px 8px !important;
    background: var(--bg-card) !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light) !important;
    border-radius: 0 0 14px 14px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .staffing-tag-header {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .staffing-tag-text strong {
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
    margin-bottom: 2px !important;
  }

  .staffing-tag-text span {
    font-size: 0.68rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
  }

  .staffing-guarantee-pills {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    gap: 4px !important;
    margin-top: 2px !important;
    padding-top: 6px !important;
    border-top: 1px dashed var(--border-light) !important;
  }

  .guarantee-pill {
    font-size: 0.62rem !important;
    padding: 2px 7px !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
  }

  .staffing-carousel-viewport {
    overflow: hidden !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    padding: 2px !important;
  }

  .staffing-carousel-track {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    width: auto !important;
    transition: transform 0.46s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
    will-change: transform !important;
  }

  .staffing-carousel-track .staffing-card {
    flex: 0 0 100% !important;
    min-width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 14px 14px 12px !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
  }

  .staffing-card-real-header {
    gap: 10px !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
  }

  .staffing-real-emblem {
    width: 38px !important;
    height: 38px !important;
    min-width: 38px !important;
  }

  .staffing-real-emblem svg {
    width: 22px !important;
    height: 22px !important;
  }

  .staffing-card h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
  }

  .staffing-card p {
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
    margin-bottom: 6px !important;
  }

  .staffing-card-tags {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    gap: 5px 6px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    margin-top: auto !important;
    padding-top: 8px !important;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light) !important;
  }

  .staffing-mini-tag {
    font-size: 0.65rem !important;
    padding: 2px 7px !important;
  }

  .staffing-controls-bar {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    margin-top: 8px !important;
  }

  .staffing-controls-bar .carousel-component-nav {
    width: 32px !important;
    height: 32px !important;
  }

  /* 2. Operational Hubs in Horizontal Form */
  .city-marquee-container {
    margin-top: 14px !important;
    padding: 6px 0 12px !important;
    overflow-x: hidden !important;
  }

  .city-marquee-track {
    gap: 14px !important;
    animation: cityMarqueeScroll 24s linear infinite !important;
    -webkit-animation: cityMarqueeScroll 24s linear infinite !important;
    animation-play-state: running !important;
    -webkit-animation-play-state: running !important;
    will-change: transform !important;
  }

  .city-slide-card {
    flex: 0 0 240px !important;
    width: 240px !important;
    min-width: 240px !important;
    max-width: 240px !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
  }

  .city-slide-img-wrap {
    height: 135px !important;
  }

  .city-slide-name {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    padding: 8px 10px !important;
  }

  /* 3. Partner Logos in Horizontal Form */
  .partner-slider-container {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    margin-top: 14px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .partner-slider-viewport {
    width: 100% !important;
    flex: 1 1 auto !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    padding: 4px 0 !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .partner-logos-track {
    gap: 16px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    width: max-content !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    transition: transform 0.46s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    -webkit-transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
    will-change: transform !important;
  }

  .partner-slider-container .partner-logo-item {
    height: 70px !important;
    padding: 8px 14px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .partner-logo-box img {
    max-height: 40px !important;
    max-width: 80% !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Live Site Visitor Badge (Footer Counter)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-visitor-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  user-select: none;
}

.site-visitor-badge:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.4);
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.site-visitor-badge svg {
  color: #60a5fa;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.site-visitor-badge strong {
  color: #f8fafc;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Outfit', sans-serif);
}

.visitor-pulse-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10b981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7);
  animation: visitorPulse 2s infinite cubic-bezier(0.66, 0, 0, 1);
  display: inline-block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes visitorPulse {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7);
  }
  70% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0);
  }
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0);
  }
}