:root {
      --black:  #000000;
      --dark:   #0a0a0a;
      --coal:   #0f0f0f;
      --mid:    #1a1a1a;
      --steel:  #242424;
      --iron:   #fff;
      --silver: #fff;
      --light:  #e2e8f0;
      --white:  #ffffff;
    }
    *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
    html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
    body { font-family: 'Exo 2', sans-serif; background: var(--dark); color: var(--light); overflow-x: hidden; }

    /* SCROLLBAR */
    ::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 6px; }
    ::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--coal); }
    ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--iron); border-radius: 3px; }

    /* PARTICLES */
    #particles-canvas {
      position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
      pointer-events: none; z-index: 0; opacity: .35;
    }

    /* LOADER */
    #loader {
      position: fixed; inset: 0;
      background: var(--black);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      z-index: 9999; transition: opacity .6s, visibility .6s;
    }
    html.loader-skip #loader { display: none; }
    #loader.hide { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; }
    .loader-content {
      width: min(90vw, 520px);
      text-align: center;
      padding: 0 1rem;
    }
    .loader-logo {
      width: clamp(64px, 12vw, 110px);
      height: auto;
      display: block;
      margin: 0 auto 1rem;
      filter: drop-shadow(0 0 16px rgba(255,255,255,.22));
      animation: loaderLogoPulse 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    .loader-water-text {
      position: relative;
      display: inline-block;
      font-family: "Fira Sans", sans-serif;
      font-size: clamp(.95rem, 2.1vw, 1.55rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: 1.2px;
      line-height: 1.05;
      color: transparent;
      -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(255,255,255,.5);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      max-width: 100%;
      overflow-wrap: anywhere;
    }
    .loader-water-text::before {
      content: attr(data-text);
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      color: var(--white);
      -webkit-text-stroke: 0;
      clip-path: polygon(0 58%, 12% 50%, 25% 58%, 38% 48%, 52% 57%, 66% 49%, 80% 58%, 100% 50%, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
      text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(255,255,255,.24);
      animation: loaderWave 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    .loader-progress {
      width: min(240px, 58vw);
      height: 3px;
      margin: .9rem auto 0;
      overflow: hidden;
      border-radius: 999px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    }
    .loader-progress span {
      display: block;
      width: 45%;
      height: 100%;
      border-radius: inherit;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.95), transparent);
      animation: loaderProgress 1.4s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .loader-content { width: min(92vw, 420px); }
      .loader-logo { width: clamp(58px, 16vw, 86px); }
      .loader-water-text {
        font-size: clamp(.82rem, 3.8vw, 1.15rem);
        letter-spacing: .8px;
      }
      .loader-progress {
        width: min(200px, 56vw);
        margin-top: .7rem;
      }
    }
    @media (max-width: 420px) {
      .loader-logo { width: clamp(52px, 18vw, 72px); }
      .loader-water-text {
        font-size: clamp(.72rem, 4.2vw, .95rem);
        letter-spacing: .4px;
      }
      .loader-progress { width: min(160px, 52vw); }
    }
    @keyframes loaderLogoPulse {
      0%, 100% { opacity: .82; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
      50% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.03); }
    }
    @keyframes loaderWave {
      0%, 100% {
        clip-path: polygon(0 60%, 12% 52%, 25% 60%, 38% 50%, 52% 59%, 66% 51%, 80% 60%, 100% 52%, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
      }
      50% {
        clip-path: polygon(0 48%, 12% 58%, 25% 49%, 38% 61%, 52% 50%, 66% 60%, 80% 49%, 100% 58%, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
      }
    }
    @keyframes loaderProgress {
      0% { transform: translateX(-120%); }
      100% { transform: translateX(240%); }
    }

    /* NAVBAR */
    .navbar {
      background: rgba(0,0,0,.92) !important;
      backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
      
      position: fixed; width: 100%; z-index: 1000;
      transition: all .3s;
    }
    .navbar.scrolled { background: rgba(0,0,0,.98) !important; box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.6); }
    .navbar-brand {
      font-family: "Fira Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 1.7rem; font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white) !important; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
    }
    .navbar-brand img {
      height: 80px;
      width: auto;
      display: block;
    }
    .navbar-brand span { color: var(--silver); }
    .nav-link {
      color: #fff !important; letter-spacing: 1px;
      font-size: 17px; padding: .5rem 1rem !important;
      position: relative; transition: color .3s;
       font-family: "Fira Sans", sans-serif !important;
    }
    .nav-link::after {
      content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 50%;
      width: 0; height: 2px; background: var(--white);
      transition: all .3s; transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
    .nav-link:hover { color: var(--white) !important; }
    .nav-link:hover::after, .nav-link.active::after { width: 70%; }
    .nav-link.active { color: var(--white) !important; }
    .navbar-toggler { border: 1px solid var(--iron); }
    .navbar-toggler-icon { filter: invert(1); }

    /* ── Navbar Services Dropdown ── */
    .drop-chevron {
      font-size: .52rem !important;
      margin-left: .3rem;
      vertical-align: middle;
      transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.23,1,.32,1);
    }
    .nav-item.dropdown.show .drop-chevron { transform: rotate(180deg); }

    .nav-dropdown-menu {
      background: rgba(8,8,8,.97) !important;
      backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12) !important;
      border-radius: 12px !important;
      padding: .5rem !important;
      min-width: 210px;
      margin-top: 10px !important;
      box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.75), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.06) !important;
      animation: navDropIn .22s cubic-bezier(.23,1,.32,1);
    }
    @keyframes navDropIn {
      from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-8px); }
      to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    }

    .nav-drop-item {
      display: flex !important;
      align-items: center;
      gap: .7rem;
      color: var(--silver) !important;
      font-family: 'Exo 2', sans-serif;
      font-size: .76rem; font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: .62rem 1rem !important;
      border-radius: 8px !important;
      transition: background .22s, color .22s !important;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .nav-drop-item i {
      font-size: .88rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.3);
      width: 18px; text-align: center;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      transition: color .22s;
    }
    .nav-drop-item:hover,
    .nav-drop-item:focus {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.08) !important;
      color: var(--white) !important;
    }
    .nav-drop-item:hover i { color: var(--white); }

    /* divider between dropdown items */
    .nav-drop-divider {
      border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.07) !important;
      margin: .3rem .5rem !important;
    }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════
       HERO  –  black & white
    ══════════════════════════════════════════ */
    #hero {
      min-height: 100vh;
      background: var(--black);
      display: flex; align-items: center;
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
      padding-top: 80px;
    }

    /* ── HERO BACKGROUND SLIDER ─────────────── */
    .hero-slider-bg {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      z-index: 0; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .hero-slide-bg {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background-size: cover;
      background-position: center center;
      background-repeat: no-repeat;
      opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity 1.4s ease-in-out;
      will-change: opacity;
    }
    .hero-slide-bg::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg,
        rgba(0,0,0,.55) 0%,
        rgba(0,0,0,.38) 45%,
        rgba(0,0,0,.18) 100%);
    }
    .hero-slide-bg.active { opacity: 1; }

    /* slide progress bar */
    .hero-progress {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0; left: 0;
      height: 3px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.0);
      z-index: 20;
    }
    .hero-progress-bar {
      height: 100%;
      width: 0%;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.4), var(--white));
      transition: width 20s linear;
    }

    /* dot indicators */
    .hero-dots {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 28px; left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      display: flex; gap: 10px;
      z-index: 20;
    }
    .hero-dot {
      width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.3);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5);
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all .4s cubic-bezier(.23,1,.32,1);
    }
    .hero-dot.active {
      width: 28px; border-radius: 4px;
      background: var(--white);
      box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255,255,255,.4);
    }
    .hero-dot:focus { outline: none; }

    /* slide number */
    .hero-slide-num {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 22px; right: 2rem;
      font-family: "Fira Sans", sans-serif;
      font-size: .75rem; letter-spacing: 3px;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.35);
      z-index: 20;
    }

    /* text content transition */
    .hero-text-wrap {
      transition: opacity .38s ease, transform .38s ease;
    }
    .hero-text-wrap.fading {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(14px);
    }

    /* animated white scan line */
    #hero::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; top: 0; left: -100%;
      width: 60%; height: 100%;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg,
        transparent,
        rgba(255,255,255,.03),
        rgba(255,255,255,.06),
        rgba(255,255,255,.03),
        transparent);
      animation: scanLine 7s ease-in-out infinite;
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 5;
    }
    @keyframes scanLine { 0%{left:-60%} 100%{left:160%} }

    /* bottom border glow */
    #hero::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--white), transparent);
      animation: borderGlow 4s ease-in-out infinite;
      z-index: 5;
    }
    @keyframes borderGlow { 0%,100%{opacity:.2} 50%{opacity:.7} }

    /* white glow top-left */
    .hero-glow {
      position: absolute; width: 700px; height: 700px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,.06) 0%, transparent 65%);
      top: -200px; left: -200px; pointer-events: none;
      animation: pulseGlow 6s ease-in-out infinite;
      z-index: 1;
    }
    /* white glow bottom-right */
    .hero-glow-right {
      position: absolute; width: 550px; height: 550px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,.04) 0%, transparent 65%);
      bottom: -120px; right: 20%; pointer-events: none;
      animation: pulseGlow 8s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
      z-index: 1;
    }
    @keyframes pulseGlow { 0%,100%{transform:scale(1);opacity:.5} 50%{transform:scale(1.3);opacity:1} }

    .hero-row {
      min-height: calc(100vh - 80px);
      padding-top: 3rem; padding-bottom: 3rem;
      position: relative; z-index: 10;
    }

    /* badge */
    .hero-badge {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);
      color: var(--silver);
      font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: .45rem 1.4rem; border-radius: 30px; margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
    }
    .hero-badge .dot {
      width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--white);
      box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255,255,255,.6);
      animation: blink 2s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes blink { 0%,100%{opacity:.25;box-shadow:0 0 4px rgba(255,255,255,.4)} 50%{opacity:1;box-shadow:0 0 14px rgba(255,255,255,.8)} }

    /* accent line */
    .hero-line {
      width: 80px; height: 3px; margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--white), transparent);
      border-radius: 2px;
    }

    /* title */
    .hero-title {
      font-family: "Fira Sans", sans-serif;
      
      font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.06;
      color: var(--white); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px;
    }
    /* shimmer on highlight word — bright white shimmer */
    .hero-title .grad {
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, #fff 0%, #ccc 40%, #fff 60%, #ccc 80%, #fff 100%);
      background-size: 250%;
      -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
      background-clip: text;
      animation: shimmerText 3.5s linear infinite;
      text-shadow: none;
      filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(255,255,255,.6));
    }
    @keyframes shimmerText { 0%{background-position:0%} 100%{background-position:250%} }
    /* outline text — brighter stroke */
    .hero-title .cyan-txt {
      -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px rgba(255,255,255,.9);
      -webkit-text-fill-color: rgba(255,255,255,.18);
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.18);
    }

    .hero-sub {
      font-size: .97rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
      line-height: 1.85; margin: 1.3rem 0 2rem; max-width: 510px;
      text-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.7);
    }

    .hero-quote {
      max-width: 560px;
      margin: -0.55rem 0 2rem;
      padding: .95rem 1.1rem .95rem 1.35rem;
      border-left: 3px solid rgba(255,255,255,.85);
      background: rgba(0,0,0,.36);
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
      font-size: .92rem;
      line-height: 1.65;
      font-style: italic;
      letter-spacing: .2px;
      box-shadow: 0 12px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.22);
      backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    }

    /* buttons */
    .btn-primary-custom {
      background: var(--white);
      color: var(--black); border: none;
      padding: .88rem 2.4rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 2px;
      text-transform: uppercase; font-size: .8rem; border-radius: 4px;
      transition: all .3s; text-decoration: none; display: inline-block;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(255,255,255,.15);
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .btn-primary-custom::before {
      content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: -100%; width: 100%; height: 100%;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(0,0,0,.08), transparent);
      transition: left .4s;
    }
    .btn-primary-custom:hover::before { left: 100%; }
    .btn-primary-custom:hover {
      background: var(--light); color: var(--black);
      transform: translateY(-3px);
      box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(255,255,255,.25);
    }
    .btn-secondary-custom {
      background: transparent; color: var(--white);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35);
      padding: .88rem 2.4rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 2px;
      text-transform: uppercase; font-size: .8rem; border-radius: 4px;
      transition: all .3s; text-decoration: none; display: inline-block;
    }
    .btn-secondary-custom:hover {
      border-color: var(--white); color: var(--black);
      background: var(--white);
      box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(255,255,255,.15);
      transform: translateY(-3px);
    }

    /* hero stats */
    .hero-stats {
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
      margin-top: 2.2rem; padding-top: 2rem;
    }
    .hero-stat-item h3 {
      font-family: 'Rajdhani',sans-serif;
      font-size: 2.3rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1;
      color: var(--white);
    }
    .hero-stat-item p { font-size: .7rem; color: var(--silver); letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: .3rem; }

    /* ── 3D IMAGE CUBE ─────────────────────────────── */
    .cube-wrap {
      perspective: 900px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      /* only horizontal padding — no vertical padding eating space */
      padding: 0 10px;
      filter: drop-shadow(0 0 80px rgba(255,255,255,.30));
    }
    .cube {
      width: 300px; height: 300px;
      position: relative;
      transform-style: preserve-3d;
      animation: rotateCube 24s cubic-bezier(.45,0,.2,1) infinite;
    }
    .cube:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
    @keyframes rotateCube {
      0%   { transform: rotateX(12deg) rotateY(0deg) rotateZ(0deg); }
      18%  { transform: rotateX(12deg) rotateY(88deg) rotateZ(0deg); }
      32%  { transform: rotateX(88deg) rotateY(135deg) rotateZ(0deg); }
      50%  { transform: rotateX(12deg) rotateY(180deg) rotateZ(0deg); }
      68%  { transform: rotateX(-62deg) rotateY(225deg) rotateZ(0deg); }
      82%  { transform: rotateX(12deg) rotateY(272deg) rotateZ(0deg); }
      100% { transform: rotateX(12deg) rotateY(360deg) rotateZ(0deg); }
    }

    /* each face */
    .cube .face {
      position: absolute;
      width: 300px; height: 300px;
      overflow: hidden;
      border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28);
      cursor: pointer;
    }
    .cube .face:focus-visible {
      outline: 3px solid rgba(255,255,255,.85);
      outline-offset: 5px;
    }
    .cube .face img {
      width: 100%; height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      transition: transform .5s, filter .5s;
      display: block;
      filter: brightness(1.25) contrast(1.08) saturate(1.1);
    }
    .cube:hover .face img {
      transform: scale(1.05);
      filter: brightness(1.4) contrast(1.1) saturate(1.15);
    }
    /* label overlay */
    .cube .face-label {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      padding: .6rem 1rem;
      background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0,0,0,.9) 0%, transparent 100%);
      font-family: "Fira Sans", sans-serif;
      font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
    }
    /* face transforms — half = 300/2 = 150px */
    .cube .front  { transform: translateZ(150px); }
    .cube .back   { transform: rotateY(180deg)  translateZ(150px); }
    .cube .left   { transform: rotateY(-90deg)  translateZ(150px); }
    .cube .right  { transform: rotateY(90deg)   translateZ(150px); }
    .cube .top    { transform: rotateX(90deg)   translateZ(150px); }
    .cube .bottom { transform: rotateX(-90deg)  translateZ(150px); }

    /* ground reflection */
    .cube-reflection {
      width: 280px; height: 40px; margin: 20px auto 0;
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(255,255,255,.14) 0%, transparent 70%);
      filter: blur(10px);
      border-radius: 50%;
      animation: reflPulse 18s linear infinite;
    }
    @keyframes reflPulse {
      0%,100% { opacity:.5; transform: scaleX(1); }
      50%      { opacity:.85; transform: scaleX(1.18); }
    }

    /* HERO STATS */
    .hero-stats {
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
      margin-top: 2.2rem;
      padding-top: 2rem;
    }
    .hero-stat-item h3 {
      font-family: 'Rajdhani',sans-serif;
      font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white);
      line-height: 1;
    }
    .hero-stat-item p  { font-size: .72rem; color: var(--silver); letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: .3rem; }

    /* SECTION UTILS */
    section { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
    .section-pad { padding: 60px 0; }
    .section-label { font-size: .7rem; letter-spacing: 4px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--iron); margin-bottom: .5rem; }
    .section-title { font-family: 'Rajdhani',sans-serif; font-size: clamp(2rem,4vw,3rem); font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.1; }
    .section-divider { width: 60px; height: 2px; background: var(--white); margin: 1.2rem 0 1.5rem; }
    .section-sub { color: var(--silver); font-size: .95rem; line-height: 1.8; }
    .separator { width: 100%; height: 1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.05); }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════
       ABOUT  –  3D stacked cards  (B&W)
    ══════════════════════════════════════════ */
    #about {
      background: var(--coal);
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    /* ── ABOUT – Single Cinematic Image Frame ── */
    .about-img-frame {
      position: relative;
      padding: 24px 30px 42px 24px;
    }
    /* ambient radial glow behind frame */
    .about-img-frame::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 45% 55%,
        rgba(255,255,255,.06) 0%, transparent 62%);
      pointer-events: none;
      animation: aifGlow 6s ease-in-out infinite;
      z-index: 0;
    }
    @keyframes aifGlow { 0%,100%{opacity:.5} 50%{opacity:1} }

    /* main image wrapper */
    .aif-inner {
      position: relative; border-radius: 14px;
      overflow: hidden;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
      box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.65), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.05);
      transform: perspective(1000px) rotateY(-5deg) rotateX(2deg);
      transition: transform .85s cubic-bezier(.23,1,.32,1),
                  box-shadow .85s, border-color .5s;
      z-index: 1;
    }
    .about-img-frame:hover .aif-inner {
      border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.28);
      box-shadow: 0 50px 120px rgba(0,0,0,.7),
                  0 0 60px rgba(255,255,255,.07),
                  0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.18);
    }
    .aif-inner img {
      width: 100%; height: 500px;
      object-fit: cover; display: block;
      filter: grayscale(15%) contrast(1.06);
      transition: transform .9s cubic-bezier(.23,1,.32,1), filter .7s;
    }
    .aif-inner .aif-media {
      width: 100%; height: 500px;
      object-fit: contain; display: block;
      filter: none;
      transform: none;
      background: #000;
    }
    .about-img-frame:hover .aif-inner img {
      transform: scale(1.07);
      filter: grayscale(0%) contrast(1.08);
    }

    /* animated white scan line */
    .aif-scan {
      position: absolute; top: -2px; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg,
        transparent 5%, rgba(255,255,255,.7) 50%, transparent 95%);
      z-index: 3; pointer-events: none;
      animation: aifScanLine 5s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes aifScanLine {
      0% { top: -2px; opacity: 0; }
      8% { opacity: 1; }
      92% { opacity: 1; }
      100% { top: 100%; opacity: 0; }
    }

    /* grid overlay on hover */
    .aif-grid {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 44px 44px;
      opacity: 0; transition: opacity .6s;
      z-index: 2; pointer-events: none;
    }
    .about-img-frame:hover .aif-grid { opacity: 1; }

    /* diagonal shimmer sweep on hover */
    .aif-shimmer {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(115deg,
        transparent 20%, rgba(255,255,255,.09) 50%, transparent 80%);
      background-size: 200% 100%;
      z-index: 4; pointer-events: none;
      opacity: 0; transition: opacity .4s;
      animation: aifShimmer 4s ease-in-out infinite;
      animation-play-state: paused;
    }
    .about-img-frame:hover .aif-shimmer { opacity: 1; animation-play-state: running; }
    @keyframes aifShimmer { 0%{background-position:200% 0} 100%{background-position:-200% 0} }

    /* bottom gradient vignette */
    .aif-grad {
      position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      height: 55%;
      background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0,0,0,.88) 0%, transparent 100%);
      z-index: 5; pointer-events: none;
    }

    /* Est. tag – inside top-right */
    .aif-year-tag {
      position: absolute; top: 1.2rem; right: 1.2rem; z-index: 6;
      background: rgba(0,0,0,.68); backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22); border-radius: 8px;
      padding: .45rem .9rem;
      font-family: "Fira Sans", sans-serif;
      font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .45rem;
    }
    .aif-year-tag i { font-size: .85rem; color: #22c55e; }

    /* bottom label */
    .aif-label {
      position: absolute; bottom: 1.3rem; left: 1.4rem; z-index: 6;
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .65rem;
      font-family: "Fira Sans", sans-serif;
      font-size: .76rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
    }
    .aif-label-dot {
      width: 7px; height: 7px; flex-shrink: 0; border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--white);
      box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255,255,255,.8);
      animation: blink 2s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    /* tech corner brackets inside aif-inner */
    .aif-corner { position: absolute; width: 22px; height: 22px; z-index: 7; animation: cornerPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite; }
    .aif-tl { top: 14px; left: 14px; border-top: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.75); border-left: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.75); animation-delay: 0s; }
    .aif-tr { top: 14px; right: 14px; border-top: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.75); border-right: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.75); animation-delay: .75s; }
    .aif-bl { bottom: 14px; left: 14px; border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.75); border-left: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.75); animation-delay: 2.25s; }
    .aif-br { bottom: 14px; right: 14px; border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.75); border-right: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.75); animation-delay: 1.5s; }
    @keyframes cornerPulse { 0%,100%{opacity:.3} 50%{opacity:1} }

    /* shared floating element base */
    .aif-float {
      position: absolute; z-index: 20;
      background: rgba(8,8,8,.86);
      backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
      border-radius: 14px;
    }

    /* 15+ years circle */
    .aif-years {
      bottom: 0; right: 0;
      width: 118px; height: 118px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(245,158,11,.14); color: #f59e0b;
      border: 1px solid rgba(245,158,11,.45);
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      animation: floatBadge 4s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes floatBadge { 0%,100%{transform:translateY(0) rotate(-2deg)} 50%{transform:translateY(-10px) rotate(2deg)} }
    .aif-years-icon { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: .25rem; }
    .aif-years-num { font-family: 'Rajdhani',sans-serif; font-size: 2.1rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1; }
    .aif-years-txt { font-size: .5rem; letter-spacing: 2.5px; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; }

    /* projects stat card – top-left */
    .aif-stat-1 {
      top: 0; left: 0;
      padding: .85rem 1.1rem;
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .85rem;
      animation: floatCard 4.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes floatCard { 0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)} 50%{transform:translateY(-8px)} }

    /* clients stat card – middle-right */
    .aif-stat-2 {
      top: 38%; right: -6px;
      transform: translateY(-50%);
      padding: .85rem 1.1rem;
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .85rem;
      animation: floatCard 3.8s ease-in-out .5s infinite reverse;
    }

    .aif-stat-icon {
      width: 38px; height: 38px; flex-shrink: 0;
      border-radius: 10px;
      background: var(--stat-icon-bg, rgba(255,255,255,.09)); border: 1px solid var(--stat-icon-border, rgba(255,255,255,.18));
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--stat-icon-color, var(--white));
    }
    .aif-projects-icon {
      --stat-icon-color: #38bdf8;
      --stat-icon-bg: rgba(56,189,248,.14);
      --stat-icon-border: rgba(56,189,248,.42);
    }
    .aif-stat-num { font-family: 'Rajdhani',sans-serif; font-size: 1.45rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); line-height: 1; }
    .aif-stat-lbl { font-size: .6rem; color: var(--silver); letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: .2rem; }

    /* pulse ring behind years badge */
    .aif-pulse {
      position: absolute; bottom: -12px; right: -12px;
      width: 144px; height: 144px; border-radius: 50%;
      border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
      animation: aifPulse 3s ease-out infinite;
      z-index: 15; pointer-events: none;
    }
    @keyframes aifPulse { 0%{transform:scale(.85);opacity:.7} 100%{transform:scale(1.5);opacity:0} }

    /* section text side */
    .about-text .section-label { color: var(--silver); }
    .about-text .section-divider { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--white), transparent); }

    /* progress bars */

    /* ── About highlight boxes ── */
    .about-highlight {
      display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: .9rem;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);
      border-radius: 12px;
      padding: 1.1rem 1.2rem;
      height: 100%;
      color: inherit;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: all .4s cubic-bezier(.23,1,.32,1);
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .about-highlight::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1.5px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.4), transparent);
      transform: scaleX(0);
      transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.23,1,.32,1);
    }
    .about-highlight:hover {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
      border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.22);
      transform: translateY(-4px);
      box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.4), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    }
    .about-highlight:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

    .ah-icon {
      width: 42px; height: 42px; flex-shrink: 0;
      border-radius: 10px;
      background: var(--ah-icon-bg, rgba(255,255,255,.08));
      border: 1px solid var(--ah-icon-border, rgba(255,255,255,.15));
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1rem; color: var(--ah-icon-color, var(--white));
      transition: all .4s;
    }
    .about-highlight:hover .ah-icon {
      background: var(--ah-icon-color, rgba(255,255,255,.16));
      border-color: var(--ah-icon-color, rgba(255,255,255,.4));
      color: #fff;
      transform: rotateY(360deg);
    }
    .ah-import {
      --ah-icon-color: #0ea5e9;
      --ah-icon-bg: rgba(14,165,233,.14);
      --ah-icon-border: rgba(14,165,233,.42);
    }
    .ah-export {
      --ah-icon-color: #22c55e;
      --ah-icon-bg: rgba(34,197,94,.14);
      --ah-icon-border: rgba(34,197,94,.42);
    }
    .ah-construction {
      --ah-icon-color: #f59e0b;
      --ah-icon-bg: rgba(245,158,11,.15);
      --ah-icon-border: rgba(245,158,11,.45);
    }
    .ah-infrastructure {
      --ah-icon-color: #38bdf8;
      --ah-icon-bg: rgba(56,189,248,.14);
      --ah-icon-border: rgba(56,189,248,.42);
    }
    .ah-coal {
      --ah-icon-color: #ef4444;
      --ah-icon-bg: rgba(239,68,68,.14);
      --ah-icon-border: rgba(239,68,68,.42);
    }
    .ah-aerospace {
      --ah-icon-color: #8b5cf6;
      --ah-icon-bg: rgba(139,92,246,.15);
      --ah-icon-border: rgba(139,92,246,.45);
    }

    .ah-body h6 {
      font-family: "Fira Sans", sans-serif;
      font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white); text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 1px; margin-bottom: .3rem;
    }
    .ah-body p {
      font-size: .78rem; color: var(--silver);
      line-height: 1.55; margin: 0;
    }
    .about-highlight:hover .ah-body p { color: var(--light); }

    /* tags */
    .about-tag {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
      border-radius: 30px; padding: .4rem 1rem; font-size: .78rem;
      color: var(--light); margin: .3rem; transition: all .35s; text-decoration: none;
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .about-tag::before {
      content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
      opacity: 0; transition: opacity .35s;
    }
    .about-tag:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
    .about-tag:hover {
      border-color: var(--white); color: var(--white);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    }
    .about-tag i { color: var(--silver); font-size: .75rem; }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════
       MISSION / VISION / VALUES
    ══════════════════════════════════════════ */
    #mvv {
      background: var(--dark);
      overflow: hidden;
      position: relative;
    }

    /* animated background grid lines */
    #mvv::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 60px 60px;
      pointer-events: none;
      animation: gridShift 20s linear infinite;
    }
    @keyframes gridShift { 0%{background-position:0 0} 100%{background-position:60px 60px} }

    /* large ghost number behind each card */
    .mvv-ghost {
      position: absolute;
      top: -20px; right: 16px;
      font-family: "Fira Sans", sans-serif;
      font-size: 7rem; font-weight: 700;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
      line-height: 1;
      pointer-events: none;
      user-select: none;
      transition: color .4s;
    }

    /* card wrapper — 3D perspective scene */
    .mvv-scene {
      perspective: 1000px;
      height: 100%;
    }

    /* the card itself */
    .mvv-card {
      background: var(--coal);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
      border-radius: 16px;
      padding: 2.8rem 2.2rem 2.4rem;
      height: 100%;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      transform-style: preserve-3d;
      transform: perspective(1000px) rotateX(0deg) rotateY(0deg);
      transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.23,1,.32,1),
                  box-shadow .5s, border-color .4s;
      cursor: default;
    }

    /* top glowing edge line */
    .mvv-card::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; top: 0; left: 10%; right: 10%; height: 2px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.5), transparent);
      border-radius: 2px;
      transform: scaleX(0);
      transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.23,1,.32,1);
    }

    /* bottom gradient fill on hover */
    .mvv-card::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(160deg,
        rgba(255,255,255,.04) 0%, transparent 60%);
      opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity .5s;
      border-radius: 16px;
    }

    .mvv-card:hover {
      border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.22);
      box-shadow:
        0 40px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.6),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.08),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.1);
      transform: perspective(1000px) rotateX(-4deg) translateY(-12px);
    }
    .mvv-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
    .mvv-card:hover::after  { opacity: 1; }
    .mvv-card:hover .mvv-ghost { color: rgba(255,255,255,.06); }

    /* icon ring */
    .mvv-icon-ring {
      width: 72px; height: 72px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 2px solid var(--mvv-icon-border, rgba(255,255,255,.12));
      background: var(--mvv-icon-bg, rgba(255,255,255,.05));
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.7rem; color: var(--mvv-icon-color, var(--white));
      margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
      position: relative;
      transition: all .5s;
    }
    /* spinning orbit ring */
    .mvv-icon-ring::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; inset: -6px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 1px dashed var(--mvv-icon-ring, rgba(255,255,255,.15));
      animation: orbitSpin 8s linear infinite;
    }
    @keyframes orbitSpin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
    /* orbit dot */
    .mvv-icon-ring::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--mvv-icon-color, var(--white));
      top: -9px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
      animation: orbitSpin 8s linear infinite;
    }
    .mvv-card:hover .mvv-icon-ring {
      background: var(--mvv-icon-color, rgba(255,255,255,.12));
      border-color: var(--mvv-icon-color, rgba(255,255,255,.4));
      color: #fff;
      transform: rotateY(360deg);
    }
    .mvv-mission-icon {
      --mvv-icon-color: #f97316;
      --mvv-icon-bg: rgba(249,115,22,.14);
      --mvv-icon-border: rgba(249,115,22,.45);
      --mvv-icon-ring: rgba(249,115,22,.55);
    }
    .mvv-vision-icon {
      --mvv-icon-color: #38bdf8;
      --mvv-icon-bg: rgba(56,189,248,.14);
      --mvv-icon-border: rgba(56,189,248,.42);
      --mvv-icon-ring: rgba(56,189,248,.52);
    }
    .mvv-values-icon {
      --mvv-icon-color: #a78bfa;
      --mvv-icon-bg: rgba(167,139,250,.15);
      --mvv-icon-border: rgba(167,139,250,.45);
      --mvv-icon-ring: rgba(167,139,250,.54);
    }

    /* text */
    .mvv-card h3 {
      font-family: "Fira Sans", sans-serif;
      font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white); text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 2px; margin-bottom: .8rem;
    }
    .mvv-card p {
      font-size: .88rem; color: var(--silver);
      line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
    }

    /* bullet points */
    .mvv-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
    .mvv-list li {
      display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: .7rem;
      font-size: .83rem; color: var(--light);
      padding: .4rem 0;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.04);
      transition: padding-left .3s, color .3s;
    }
    .mvv-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
    .mvv-list li:hover { padding-left: 4px; color: var(--white); }
    .mvv-list li .bullet {
      width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--white); flex-shrink: 0;
      margin-top: 6px;
      box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(255,255,255,.4);
    }

    /* divider tag between icon and title */
    .mvv-tag {
      display: inline-block;
      font-size: .62rem; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--silver);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
      border-radius: 20px;
      padding: .2rem .8rem;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    /* centre heading */
    .mvv-center-badge {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
      border-radius: 30px;
      padding: .4rem 1.2rem;
      font-size: .7rem; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--silver); margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
    .mvv-center-badge span {
      width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--white); display: inline-block;
      animation: blink 2s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    /* floating numbers strip at bottom of section */
    .mvv-strip {
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05);
      margin-top: 4rem;
      padding-top: 2.5rem;
    }
    .mvv-strip-item {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 0 1rem;
      position: relative;
    }
    .mvv-strip-item::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; right: 0; top: 10%; height: 80%;
      width: 1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
    }
    .mvv-strip-item:last-child::after { display: none; }
    .mvv-strip-num {
      font-family: "Fira Sans", sans-serif;
      font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); line-height: 1;
    }
    .mvv-strip-label {
      font-size: .68rem; color: var(--silver);
      letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: .3rem;
    }

    #services {
      background: var(--coal);
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    }
    /* animated radial spotlight in the background */
    #services::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      width: 800px; height: 800px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,.04) 0%, transparent 65%);
      top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
      pointer-events: none;
      animation: svcPulse 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes svcPulse { 0%,100%{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1)} 50%{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.2)} }

    /* ── card wrapper (3-D scene) ── */
    .svc-scene { perspective: 1100px; height: 100%; }

    /* ── card ── */
    .svc-card {
      position: relative;
      border-radius: 20px;
      overflow: hidden;
      height: 420px;
      cursor: pointer;
      transform-style: preserve-3d;
      transform: perspective(1100px) rotateX(0deg) rotateY(0deg) translateY(0);
      transition: transform .6s cubic-bezier(.23,1,.32,1), box-shadow .6s;
      /* default shadow */
      box-shadow:
        0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,.5),
        0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.06) inset;
    }
    .svc-card:hover {
      box-shadow:
        0 30px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.7),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.18),
        0 0 60px rgba(255,255,255,.05),
        0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.12) inset;
    }

    /* full image background */
    .svc-img {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      width: 100%; height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover; display: block;
      transition: transform .7s cubic-bezier(.23,1,.32,1), opacity .5s;
    }
    .svc-card:hover .svc-img { transform: scale(1.1); opacity: .85; }

    /* dark overlay — heavier at top center and bottom */
    .svc-overlay {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background:
        linear-gradient(180deg,
          rgba(0,0,0,.72) 0%,
          rgba(0,0,0,.30) 40%,
          rgba(0,0,0,.85) 100%);
      transition: opacity .5s;
    }
    .svc-card:hover .svc-overlay { opacity: .92; }

    /* white shimmer sweep on hover */
    .svc-card::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; top: 0; left: -120%; width: 80%; height: 100%;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg,
        transparent,
        rgba(255,255,255,.06),
        transparent);
      z-index: 5; pointer-events: none;
      transition: left .7s cubic-bezier(.23,1,.32,1);
    }
    .svc-card:hover::before { left: 140%; }

    /* top glowing border line */
    .svc-card::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; top: 0; left: 15%; right: 15%; height: 2px; z-index: 5;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.7), transparent);
      transform: scaleX(0);
      transition: transform .55s .05s cubic-bezier(.23,1,.32,1);
      border-radius: 2px;
    }
    .svc-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

    /* number watermark top-right */
    .svc-num {
      position: absolute; top: 1rem; right: 1.4rem; z-index: 4;
      font-family: 'Rajdhani',sans-serif; font-size: 5rem; font-weight: 700;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.06); line-height: 1;
      transition: color .4s, transform .4s;
    }
    .svc-card:hover .svc-num { color: rgba(255,255,255,.12); transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-3deg); }

    /* ── centered content ── */
    .svc-body {
      position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 6;
      display: flex; flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
      padding: 2rem 1.8rem;
      transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.23,1,.32,1);
    }
    .svc-card:hover .svc-body { transform: translateY(-8px); }

    /* icon */
    .svc-icon {
      width: 72px; height: 72px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
      transition: all .55s cubic-bezier(.23,1,.32,1);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
    }
    .svc-card:hover .svc-icon {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.18);
      border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
      box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(255,255,255,.15), 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
      transform: rotateY(360deg) scale(1.1);
    }

    /* title */
    .svc-card h4 {
      font-family: 'Rajdhani',sans-serif;
      font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white); text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 2px; line-height: 1.2;
      margin-bottom: .6rem;
    }

    /* one-line tagline */
    .svc-tagline {
      font-size: .8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
      letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 1.5;
      margin-bottom: 0;
      transition: color .4s;
    }
    .svc-card:hover .svc-tagline { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); }

    /* animated divider */
    .svc-divider {
      width: 0; height: 1.5px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
      border-radius: 2px;
      margin: 1rem auto;
      transition: width .55s .1s cubic-bezier(.23,1,.32,1);
    }
    .svc-card:hover .svc-divider { width: 50px; }

    /* pill tags — slide up on hover */
    .svc-pills {
      display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .4rem;
      justify-content: center;
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(10px);
      transition: opacity .45s .15s, transform .45s .15s;
    }
    .svc-card:hover .svc-pills { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    .svc-pill {
      font-size: .62rem; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);
      border-radius: 30px; padding: .2rem .8rem;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
      backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
      transition: background .3s, border-color .3s;
    }
    .svc-pill:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.16); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); }

    /* CTA button */
    .svc-btn {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
      margin-top: 1.1rem;
      font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--white); text-decoration: none;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);
      border-radius: 30px; padding: .4rem 1.3rem;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
      opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px);
      transition: opacity .4s .2s, transform .4s .2s, background .3s, border-color .3s;
    }
    .svc-btn i { font-size: .65rem; transition: transform .3s; }
    .svc-btn:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.14); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); color: var(--white); }
    .svc-btn:hover i { transform: translateX(3px); }
    .svc-card:hover .svc-btn { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

    /* responsive height */
    @media (max-width: 992px) { .svc-card { height: 360px; } }
    @media (max-width: 576px) { .svc-card { height: 320px; } }

   
    .svc2-wrap { position: relative; }
    .svc2-track-wrap { overflow: hidden; }
    .svc2-track {
      display: flex; gap: 24px;
      transition: transform .65s cubic-bezier(.23,1,.32,1);
      will-change: transform;
    }

    /* card */
    .svc2-card {
      flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 16px);
      border-radius: 18px; overflow: hidden;
      background: var(--mid);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
      transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.23,1,.32,1),
                  box-shadow .45s, border-color .4s;
      cursor: pointer; position: relative;
    }
    .svc2-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-10px);
      border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.22);
      box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.6), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    }

    /* image top */
    .svc2-img-wrap {
      position: relative; width: 100%; height: 220px; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .svc2-img-wrap img {
      width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block;
      filter: grayscale(15%);
      transition: transform .7s cubic-bezier(.23,1,.32,1), filter .5s;
    }
    .svc2-card:hover .svc2-img-wrap img { transform: scale(1.08); filter: grayscale(0%); }
    .svc2-img-wrap::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0,0,0,.6) 0%, transparent 55%);
    }

    /* number watermark */
    .svc2-num {
      position: absolute; top: 10px; left: 14px; z-index: 2;
      font-family: "Fira Sans", sans-serif;
      font-size: 3rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.14); pointer-events: none;
    }

    /* icon badge floating on image bottom-right */
    .svc2-icon {
      position: absolute; bottom: -18px; right: 18px; z-index: 3;
      width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 12px;
      background: var(--white); color: var(--black);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1rem;
      box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
      transition: transform .4s, box-shadow .4s;
    }
    .svc2-card:hover .svc2-icon {
      transform: scale(1.12) rotate(-5deg);
      box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(255,255,255,.15);
    }

    /* body text */
    .svc2-body { padding: 1.8rem 1.4rem 1.5rem; }
    .svc2-title {
      font-family: "Fira Sans", sans-serif;
      font-size: 1.35rem; font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white); 
      letter-spacing: 2px; margin-bottom: .55rem;
    }
    .svc2-desc {
      font-size: .82rem; color: var(--silver);
      line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    }
    .svc2-link {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .45rem;
      font-family: "Fira Sans", sans-serif;
      font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--white); text-decoration: none;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25); padding-bottom: 3px;
      transition: border-color .3s, gap .3s;
    }
    .svc2-link:hover { border-color: var(--white); gap: .7rem; }
    .svc2-link i { font-size: .65rem; }

    /* dots */
    .svc2-dots { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 10px; margin-top: 2.2rem; }
    .svc2-dot {
      width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.25);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4);
      cursor: pointer; padding: 0;
      transition: all .38s cubic-bezier(.23,1,.32,1);
    }
    .svc2-dot.active { width: 28px; border-radius: 4px; background: var(--white); box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255,255,255,.4); }
    .svc2-dot:focus { outline: none; }

    /* responsive card widths */
    @media (max-width: 991px) { .svc2-card { flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 12px); } }
    @media (max-width: 575px)  { .svc2-card { flex: 0 0 100%; } .svc2-img-wrap { height: 185px; } }

    /* STATS */
    #stats {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--mid) 0%,var(--coal) 100%);
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05);
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05);
    }
    .stat-box { text-align: center; padding: 3rem 1rem; position: relative; transition: transform .3s; }
    .stat-box:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); }
    .stat-box::after { content: ''; position: absolute; right: 0; top: 20%; height: 60%; width: 1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.07); }
    .stat-box:last-child::after { display: none; }
    .stat-box .count { font-family: 'Rajdhani',sans-serif; font-size: clamp(2.8rem,5vw,4rem); font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); line-height: 1; }
    .stat-box .unit  { color: var(--silver); font-size: 2rem; }
    .stat-box p      { font-size: .75rem; color: var(--silver); letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: .5rem; }

    
    #why {
      background: var(--black);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    /* big central white radial spotlight */
    #why::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      width: 900px; height: 900px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle,
        rgba(255,255,255,.07) 0%,
        rgba(255,255,255,.03) 35%,
        transparent 70%);
      top: 50%; left: 50%;
      transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
      pointer-events: none;
      animation: whyPulse 5s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes whyPulse {
      0%,100% { transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1);   opacity:.6; }
      50%      { transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.25); opacity:1;  }
    }

    /* floating ring decorations */
    .why-ring {
      position: absolute; border-radius: 50%;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
      pointer-events: none; animation: ringExpand 8s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    .why-ring-1 { width:500px; height:500px; top:-100px; left:-150px; animation-delay:0s; }
    .why-ring-2 { width:300px; height:300px; bottom:-50px; right:-80px; animation-delay:2s; }
    .why-ring-3 { width:200px; height:200px; top:30%; right:5%;  animation-delay:4s; }
    @keyframes ringExpand {
      0%,100% { transform:scale(1);   opacity:.4; }
      50%      { transform:scale(1.12); opacity:.8; }
    }

    /* ── Left headline block ── */
    .why-headline {
      position: relative; z-index: 2;
    }
    .why-headline .section-divider {
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--white), transparent);
    }
    .why-big-number {
      font-family: 'Rajdhani',sans-serif;
      font-size: clamp(5rem, 12vw, 9rem);
      font-weight: 700; line-height: 1;
      -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(255,255,255,.18);
      -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
      color: transparent;
      margin-bottom: -.5rem;
      display: block;
    }
    .why-sub-text {
      font-size: .85rem; color: var(--silver); line-height: 1.7;
      margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }

    /* left accent stat pills */
    .why-stat-pill {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
      border-radius: 50px; padding: .7rem 1.4rem;
      margin-bottom: .8rem;
      transition: all .35s;
    }
    .why-stat-pill:hover {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.09);
      border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.3);
      transform: translateX(6px);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(255,255,255,.06);
    }
    .why-stat-pill .pill-num {
      font-family: 'Rajdhani',sans-serif;
      font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); line-height: 1;
    }
    .why-stat-pill .pill-label {
      font-size: .72rem; color: var(--silver); letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase;
    }
    .why-stat-pill .pill-icon {
      width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--pill-icon-bg, rgba(255,255,255,.08));
      border: 1px solid var(--pill-icon-border, rgba(255,255,255,.15));
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: .85rem; color: var(--pill-icon-color, var(--white));
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .pill-years-icon {
      --pill-icon-color: #f59e0b;
      --pill-icon-bg: rgba(245,158,11,.15);
      --pill-icon-border: rgba(245,158,11,.45);
    }
    .pill-projects-icon {
      --pill-icon-color: #eab308;
      --pill-icon-bg: rgba(234,179,8,.15);
      --pill-icon-border: rgba(234,179,8,.45);
    }
    .pill-clients-icon {
      --pill-icon-color: #38bdf8;
      --pill-icon-bg: rgba(56,189,248,.14);
      --pill-icon-border: rgba(56,189,248,.42);
    }
    .pill-coal-icon {
      --pill-icon-color: #ef4444;
      --pill-icon-bg: rgba(239,68,68,.14);
      --pill-icon-border: rgba(239,68,68,.42);
    }

    /* ── Feature card ── */
    .why-card {
      position: relative;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
      border-radius: 20px;
      padding: 2.2rem 1.8rem 2rem;
      height: 100%;
      overflow: hidden;
      transform-style: preserve-3d;
      transform: perspective(900px) rotateX(0) rotateY(0) translateY(0);
      transition: transform .55s cubic-bezier(.23,1,.32,1),
                  box-shadow .55s, border-color .4s, background .4s;
      cursor: default;
      text-align: center;
    }

    /* top shine line */
    .why-card::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; top: 0; left: 20%; right: 20%; height: 1.5px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.6), transparent);
      transform: scaleX(0);
      transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.23,1,.32,1);
      border-radius: 2px;
    }

    /* inner radial glow */
    .why-card::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%,
        rgba(255,255,255,.06) 0%, transparent 65%);
      opacity: 0; transition: opacity .5s;
      border-radius: 20px;
    }

    .why-card:hover {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
      border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.25);
      transform: perspective(900px) rotateX(-4deg) rotateY(0deg) translateY(-12px);
      box-shadow:
        0 30px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.6),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.12),
        0 0 50px rgba(255,255,255,.05);
    }
    .why-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
    .why-card:hover::after  { opacity: 1; }

    /* animated icon wrapper */
    .why-icon {
      width: 80px; height: 80px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--why-icon-bg, rgba(255,255,255,.06));
      border: 1.5px solid var(--why-icon-border, rgba(255,255,255,.15));
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.8rem; color: var(--why-icon-color, var(--white));
      margin: 0 auto 1.4rem;
      position: relative;
      transition: all .55s cubic-bezier(.23,1,.32,1);
    }

    /* spinning dashed orbit */
    .why-icon::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; inset: -8px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 1.5px dashed var(--why-icon-ring, rgba(255,255,255,.15));
      animation: orbitSpin 9s linear infinite;
    }
    /* orbit glow dot */
    .why-icon::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--why-icon-color, var(--white));
      top: -11px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
      animation: orbitSpin 9s linear infinite;
    }
    .why-card:hover .why-icon {
      background: var(--why-icon-color, rgba(255,255,255,.14));
      border-color: var(--why-icon-color, rgba(255,255,255,.5));
      color: #fff;
      transform: rotateY(360deg) scale(1.1);
    }
    .why-safety-icon {
      --why-icon-color: #22c55e;
      --why-icon-bg: rgba(34,197,94,.14);
      --why-icon-border: rgba(34,197,94,.42);
      --why-icon-ring: rgba(34,197,94,.52);
    }
    .why-time-icon {
      --why-icon-color: #f59e0b;
      --why-icon-bg: rgba(245,158,11,.15);
      --why-icon-border: rgba(245,158,11,.45);
      --why-icon-ring: rgba(245,158,11,.55);
    }
    .why-quality-icon {
      --why-icon-color: #38bdf8;
      --why-icon-bg: rgba(56,189,248,.14);
      --why-icon-border: rgba(56,189,248,.42);
      --why-icon-ring: rgba(56,189,248,.52);
    }
    .why-network-icon {
      --why-icon-color: #14b8a6;
      --why-icon-bg: rgba(20,184,166,.14);
      --why-icon-border: rgba(20,184,166,.42);
      --why-icon-ring: rgba(20,184,166,.52);
    }
    .why-cost-icon {
      --why-icon-color: #84cc16;
      --why-icon-bg: rgba(132,204,22,.14);
      --why-icon-border: rgba(132,204,22,.42);
      --why-icon-ring: rgba(132,204,22,.52);
    }
    .why-eco-icon {
      --why-icon-color: #16a34a;
      --why-icon-bg: rgba(22,163,74,.14);
      --why-icon-border: rgba(22,163,74,.42);
      --why-icon-ring: rgba(22,163,74,.52);
    }

    /* card text */
    .why-card h5 {
      font-family: 'Rajdhani',sans-serif;
      font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white); text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 1.5px; margin-bottom: .5rem;
    }
    .why-card p {
      font-size: .82rem; color: var(--silver);
      line-height: 1.65; margin: 0;
    }

    /* animated progress bar at bottom */
    .why-bar-wrap {
      margin-top: 1.2rem; height: 3px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.07); border-radius: 2px; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .why-bar {
      height: 100%; width: 0%; border-radius: 2px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.2), rgba(255,255,255,.8));
      transition: width 1.4s .2s cubic-bezier(.23,1,.32,1);
      box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255,255,255,.3);
    }

    /* ghost number */
    .why-ghost {
      position: absolute; bottom: -10px; right: 10px;
      font-family: 'Rajdhani',sans-serif; font-size: 5rem; font-weight: 700;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.03); line-height: 1;
      pointer-events: none; transition: color .4s;
    }
    .why-card:hover .why-ghost { color: rgba(255,255,255,.07); }

    /* 
       PORTFOLIO / PROJECTS
    */
    #projects {
      background: var(--coal);
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    }
    /* dot-grid bg */
    #projects::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 32px 32px;
      pointer-events: none; opacity: .5;
    }

    /*  Filter tabs  */
    /*
       PORTFOLIO – uniform col-4 card grid
     */
    #projects {
      background: var(--dark);
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    }
    #projects::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 30px 30px;
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    /* ── card ── */
    .port-card {
      position: relative;
      border-radius: 18px;
      overflow: hidden;
      cursor: pointer;
      transform-style: preserve-3d;
      transform: perspective(900px) rotateX(0) rotateY(0);
      transition:
        transform .55s cubic-bezier(.23,1,.32,1),
        box-shadow .55s;
      /* resting shadow — multi-layer depth */
      box-shadow:
        0 2px  6px  rgba(0,0,0,.4),
        0 8px  24px rgba(0,0,0,.45),
        0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.35),
        0 0 0 1px  rgba(255,255,255,.06);
    }
    .port-card:hover {
      transform: perspective(900px) rotateX(-3deg) translateY(-14px) scale(1.03);
      /* bright hover shadow */
      box-shadow:
        0 10px 30px  rgba(0,0,0,.6),
        0 30px 70px  rgba(0,0,0,.65),
        0 50px 100px rgba(0,0,0,.4),
        0 0 0 1.5px  rgba(255,255,255,.25),
        0 0 50px     rgba(255,255,255,.08),
        0 0 90px     rgba(255,255,255,.04);
    }

    /* image */
    .port-card img {
      width: 100%; height: 290px;
      object-fit: cover; display: block;
      transition: transform .7s cubic-bezier(.23,1,.32,1),
                  brightness .5s;
    }
    .port-card:hover img {
      transform: scale(1.1);
      filter: brightness(1.1) contrast(1.05);
    }

    /* dark gradient overlay */
    .port-overlay {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      
    }
    .port-card:hover .port-overlay { opacity: .85; }

    /* shimmer sweep on hover */
    .port-card::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; top: 0; left: -130%; width: 65%; height: 100%;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg,
        transparent,
        rgba(255,255,255,.07),
        transparent);
      z-index: 3; pointer-events: none;
      transition: left .7s cubic-bezier(.23,1,.32,1);
    }
    .port-card:hover::before { left: 150%; }

    /* top white glow border */
    .port-card::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; top: 0; left: 15%; right: 15%; height: 2px; z-index: 3;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.9), transparent);
      transform: scaleX(0);
      transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.23,1,.32,1);
      border-radius: 2px;
    }
    .port-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

    /* category badge — top left */
    .port-badge {
      position: absolute; top: 1rem; left: 1rem; z-index: 4;
      font-size: .58rem; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
      background: rgba(0,0,0,.6);
      backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
      border-radius: 20px; padding: .28rem .9rem;
      transition: background .35s, border-color .35s, box-shadow .35s;
    }
    .port-card:hover .port-badge {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.2);
      border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    }

    /* number watermark — top right */
    .port-num {
      position: absolute; top: .6rem; right: 1rem; z-index: 4;
      font-family: 'Rajdhani',sans-serif; font-size: 4rem; font-weight: 700;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.05); line-height: 1;
      transition: color .4s;
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .port-card:hover .port-num { color: rgba(255,255,255,.16); }

    /* bottom content body */
    .port-body {
      position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 4;
      padding: 1.4rem 1.4rem 1.3rem;
      transform: translateY(8px);
      transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.23,1,.32,1);
    }
    .port-card:hover .port-body { transform: translateY(0); }

    .port-meta {
      font-size: .6rem; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .45rem;
      margin-bottom: .35rem;
    }
    .port-meta .dot {
      width: 3px; height: 3px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
    }

    .port-body h5 {
      font-family: 'Rajdhani',sans-serif; font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px;
      line-height: 1.25; margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    /* animated white line */
    .port-line {
      width: 0; height: 1.5px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.5); border-radius: 2px;
      margin: .6rem 0;
      transition: width .5s .05s cubic-bezier(.23,1,.32,1);
      box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255,255,255,.3);
    }
    .port-card:hover .port-line { width: 45px; }

    /* tag pills */
    .port-tags {
      display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .3rem;
      opacity: 0; transform: translateY(5px);
      transition: opacity .4s .1s, transform .4s .1s;
    }
    .port-card:hover .port-tags { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    .port-tag {
      font-size: .58rem; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
      border-radius: 20px; padding: .15rem .65rem;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
      backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
      transition: background .3s, border-color .3s;
    }
    .port-tag:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.18); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); }

    /* CTA arrow */
    .port-arrow {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem;
      font-size: .65rem; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--white); text-decoration: none;
      margin-top: .7rem;
      opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-6px);
      transition: opacity .4s .15s, transform .4s .15s;
    }
    .port-arrow i { font-size: .58rem; transition: transform .3s; }
    .port-arrow:hover { color: var(--white); }
    .port-arrow:hover i { transform: translateX(4px); }
    .port-card:hover .port-arrow { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }

    @media (max-width: 768px) { .port-card img { height: 240px; } }
    @media (max-width: 480px) { .port-card img { height: 200px; } }


    /* 
       FOOTER
     */
    footer {
      background: var(--black);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      padding: 0;
    }

    /* top accent glow line */
    footer::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg,
        transparent 0%,
        rgba(255,255,255,.08) 20%,
        rgba(255,255,255,.35) 50%,
        rgba(255,255,255,.08) 80%,
        transparent 100%);
    }
    /* ambient radial glow bottom-left */
    footer::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; bottom: -100px; left: -100px;
      width: 500px; height: 500px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,.03) 0%, transparent 65%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    /*
       TESTIMONIALS – 3-D scroll cards
     */
    #testimonials {
      background: var(--black);
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
      padding: 100px 0 80px;
    }

    /* animated radial backdrop */
    #testimonials::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 0%,   rgba(255,255,255,.05) 0%, transparent 65%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 40% at 10% 100%, rgba(255,255,255,.03) 0%, transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 30% at 90% 80%,  rgba(255,255,255,.03) 0%, transparent 60%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    /* floating line grid bg */
    #testimonials::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 55px 55px;
      pointer-events: none;
      animation: gridShift 25s linear infinite;
    }

    /* ── Track (horizontal scroll container) ── */
    .testi-track-wrap {
      overflow: hidden;
      position: relative; z-index: 2;
      mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, black 8%, black 92%, transparent 100%);
      -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, black 8%, black 92%, transparent 100%);
    }

    /* infinite-scroll row */
    .testi-track {
      display: flex; gap: 1.6rem;
      width: max-content;
      animation: testiScroll 40s linear infinite;
    }
    .testi-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
    @keyframes testiScroll {
      0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
      100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
    }

    /* ── Card ── */
    .testi-card {
      width: 360px; flex-shrink: 0;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
      border-radius: 20px;
      padding: 2.2rem 2rem 1.8rem;
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
      transform-style: preserve-3d;
      transform: perspective(800px) rotateX(0deg) rotateY(0deg);
      transition: transform .55s cubic-bezier(.23,1,.32,1),
                  box-shadow .55s, border-color .4s, background .4s;
      cursor: default;
    }

    /* top glow line */
    .testi-card::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; top: 0; left: 15%; right: 15%; height: 1.5px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.65), transparent);
      transform: scaleX(0);
      transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.23,1,.32,1);
      border-radius: 2px;
    }

    /* inner spotlight */
    .testi-card::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.07) 0%, transparent 65%);
      opacity: 0; transition: opacity .5s;
      border-radius: 20px;
    }

    .testi-card:hover {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
      border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.25);
      transform: perspective(800px) rotateX(-5deg) translateY(-14px);
      box-shadow:
        0 30px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.65),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.12),
        0 0 50px rgba(255,255,255,.05);
    }
    .testi-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
    .testi-card:hover::after  { opacity: 1; }

    /* large decorative quote mark */
    .testi-quote {
      font-family: Georgia, serif;
      font-size: 5.5rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: .7;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
      position: absolute; top: 1.2rem; right: 1.6rem;
      pointer-events: none; user-select: none;
      transition: color .4s;
    }
    .testi-card:hover .testi-quote { color: rgba(255,255,255,.14); }

    /* star rating */
    .testi-stars {
      display: flex; gap: .22rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
    .testi-stars i {
      font-size: .72rem;
      color: #fbbc04;
      text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(251,188,4,.28);
    }

    /* review text */
    .testi-text {
      font-size: .88rem; color: var(--light);
      line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
      position: relative; z-index: 1;
    }

    /* divider */
    .testi-divider {
      width: 40px; height: 1.5px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.3);
      border-radius: 2px; margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
      transition: width .4s .05s;
    }
    .testi-card:hover .testi-divider { width: 60px; }

    /* author block */
    .testi-author {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem;
    }
    .testi-avatar {
      width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%;
      border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
      overflow: hidden; flex-shrink: 0;
      transition: border-color .4s, box-shadow .4s;
    }
    .testi-card:hover .testi-avatar {
      border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
      box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    }
    .testi-avatar img {
      width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block;
    }
    .testi-name {
      font-family: "Fira Sans", sans-serif;
      font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;
      line-height: 1.2;
    }
    .testi-role {
      font-size: .68rem; color: var(--silver);
      letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: .15rem;
    }

    /* category tag */
    .testi-tag {
      position: absolute; bottom: 1.6rem; right: 1.4rem;
      font-size: .58rem; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
      border-radius: 20px; padding: .18rem .75rem;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
      transition: all .35s;
    }
    .testi-card:hover .testi-tag {
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
      border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.3);
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    }

    /* ── Second slower row ── */
    .testi-track-2 { animation: testiScroll2 55s linear infinite; }
    .testi-track-2:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
    @keyframes testiScroll2 {
      0%   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
      100% { transform: translateX(0); }
    }

    @media (max-width: 576px) { .testi-card { width: 290px; padding: 1.6rem 1.4rem 1.4rem; } }

    /* CTA banner strip */
    .footer-cta {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
      padding: 2.8rem 0;
      position: relative; z-index: 1;
    }
    .footer-cta-inner {
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
      flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    .footer-cta h3 {
      font-family: "Fira Sans", sans-serif;
      font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2rem);
      font-weight: 700; color: var(--white);
      text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px;
      margin: 0;
    }
    .footer-cta h3 span {
      -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(255,255,255,.4);
      -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    }
    .footer-cta p { color: var(--light); font-size: .88rem; margin: .3rem 0 0; }
    .footer-cta-btn {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem;
      background: var(--white); color: var(--black);
      font-family: "Fira Sans", sans-serif;
      font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: .85rem 2.2rem; border-radius: 4px;
      text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;
      transition: all .3s;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    }
    .footer-cta-btn i { transition: transform .3s; }
    .footer-cta-btn:hover {
      background: var(--light); color: var(--black);
      transform: translateY(-3px);
      box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(255,255,255,.22);
    }
    .footer-cta-btn:hover i { transform: translateX(4px); }

    /* main footer body */
    .footer-main {
      padding: 60px 0 40px;
      position: relative; z-index: 1;
    }

    .footer-brand {
      font-family: "Fira Sans", sans-serif;
      font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white); letter-spacing: 4px;
      text-transform: uppercase; line-height: 1;
    }
    .footer-brand span { color: var(--silver); }

    .footer-tagline {
      font-size: .7rem; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--light); margin: .5rem 0 1.2rem;
    }

    footer .footer-desc { color: var(--light); font-size: .84rem; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }

    /* social buttons */
    .social-btn {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      width: 40px; height: 40px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
      border: 1px solid var(--social-color, rgba(255,255,255,.2));
      border-radius: 50%; color: var(--social-color, var(--white));
      font-size: .85rem; text-decoration: none;
      transition: all .35s; margin-right: .45rem;
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .social-btn::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--social-color, var(--white));
      transform: scale(0); transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.23,1,.32,1);
    }
    .social-btn i { position: relative; z-index: 1; transition: color .35s; }
    .social-btn:hover { border-color: var(--social-color, var(--white)); transform: translateY(-4px); }
    .social-btn:hover::before { transform: scale(1); }
    .social-btn:hover i { color: var(--white); }
    .social-facebook { --social-color: #1877f2; }
    .social-linkedin { --social-color: #0a66c2; }
    .social-twitter { --social-color: #1da1f2; }
    .social-instagram { --social-color: #e4405f; }
    .social-instagram::before { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f58529, #dd2a7b 45%, #8134af 72%, #515bd4); }
    .social-youtube { --social-color: #ff0000; }

    /* columns */
    .footer-heading {
      font-family: "Fira Sans", sans-serif;
      font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: 3px;
      text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: 1.4rem; position: relative; padding-bottom: .7rem;
    }
    .footer-heading::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0;
      width: 30px; height: 1.5px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.35);
      border-radius: 2px;
    }

    .footer-link {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
      color: var(--light); font-size: .84rem;
      text-decoration: none; padding: .35rem 0;
      transition: color .3s, gap .3s;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
    }
    .footer-link::before {
      content: '\203A';
      font-size: .9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
      transition: color .3s, transform .3s;
    }
    .footer-link:hover { color: var(--white); gap: .8rem; }
    .footer-link:hover::before { color: var(--white); transform: translateX(2px); }

    /* contact info items */
    .footer-info-item {
      display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: .9rem;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
    .footer-info-icon {
      width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 8px;
      background: var(--footer-icon-bg, rgba(255,255,255,.06));
      border: 1px solid var(--footer-icon-border, rgba(255,255,255,.1));
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: .8rem; color: var(--footer-icon-color, var(--white));
      flex-shrink: 0; transition: all .3s;
    }
    .footer-info-item:hover .footer-info-icon {
      background: var(--footer-icon-color, rgba(255,255,255,.14));
      border-color: var(--footer-icon-color, rgba(255,255,255,.3));
      color: var(--white);
    }
    .footer-icon-location {
      --footer-icon-color: #ea4335;
      --footer-icon-bg: rgba(234,67,53,.13);
      --footer-icon-border: rgba(234,67,53,.38);
    }
    .footer-icon-phone {
      --footer-icon-color: #34a853;
      --footer-icon-bg: rgba(52,168,83,.13);
      --footer-icon-border: rgba(52,168,83,.38);
    }
    .footer-icon-mail {
      --footer-icon-color: #d44638;
      --footer-icon-bg: rgba(212,70,56,.13);
      --footer-icon-border: rgba(212,70,56,.38);
    }
    .footer-icon-time {
      --footer-icon-color: #f9ab00;
      --footer-icon-bg: rgba(249,171,0,.14);
      --footer-icon-border: rgba(249,171,0,.4);
    }
    .footer-info-item p { color: var(--white); font-size: .82rem; margin: 0; line-height: 1.5; }
    .footer-info-item span { color: var(--light); font-size: .65rem; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; display: block; margin-bottom: .15rem; }

    /* divider */
    .footer-divider {
      border: none; height: 1px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.08), transparent);
      margin: 0;
    }

    /* bottom bar */
    .footer-bottom {
      padding: 1.4rem 0;
      position: relative; z-index: 1;
    }
    .footer-bottom p { color: var(--light); font-size: .78rem; margin: 0; }
    .footer-bottom a { color: var(--light); text-decoration: none; transition: color .3s; }
    .footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--white); }

    /* ── STICKY WHATSAPP ── */
    #whatsappBtn {
      position: fixed;
      bottom: 86px; right: 28px;
      width: 54px; height: 54px;
      background: #25d366;
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.5rem; color: #fff;
      text-decoration: none;
      z-index: 998;
      box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(37,211,102,.45), 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
      transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s;
      animation: waPulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes waPulse {
      0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(37,211,102,.45), 0 0 0 0 rgba(37,211,102,.35); }
      50%      { box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(37,211,102,.55), 0 0 0 12px rgba(37,211,102,0); }
    }
    #whatsappBtn:hover {
      transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.08);
      box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(37,211,102,.55);
    }
    /* tooltip on hover */
    #whatsappBtn::before {
      content: 'Chat on WhatsApp';
      position: absolute; right: 62px; top: 50%;
      transform: translateY(-50%);
      background: #111; color: #fff;
      font-family: 'Exo 2',sans-serif;
      font-size: .7rem; letter-spacing: .5px;
      white-space: nowrap;
      padding: .35rem .85rem; border-radius: 6px;
      opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
      transition: opacity .3s;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
    }
    #whatsappBtn::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; right: 56px; top: 50%;
      transform: translateY(-50%);
      border: 5px solid transparent;
      border-left-color: #111;
      opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
      transition: opacity .3s;
    }
    #whatsappBtn:hover::before,
    #whatsappBtn:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

    @media (max-width: 576px) {
      #whatsappBtn { width: 48px; height: 48px; font-size: 1.3rem; bottom: 80px; right: 16px; }
    }

    /* 
       GLOBAL WHITE BOX-SHADOW & SHINE SYSTEM
     */

    /*Cube faces — brighter white shadow  */
    .cube .face {
      box-shadow:
        inset 0 0 30px rgba(0,0,0,.5),
        0 0 18px rgba(255,255,255,.12),
        0 0 40px rgba(255,255,255,.06);
    }


    .cube:hover .face {
      box-shadow:
        inset 0 0 20px rgba(0,0,0,.4),
        0 0 30px rgba(255,255,255,.22),
        0 0 60px rgba(255,255,255,.1),
        0 0 90px rgba(255,255,255,.05);
    }

    /*  About image frame enhanced shadow  */
    .aif-inner {
      box-shadow:
        0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.65),
        0 0 30px rgba(255,255,255,.04),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    }
    .about-img-frame:hover .aif-inner {
      box-shadow:
        0 50px 120px rgba(0,0,0,.75),
        0 0 60px rgba(255,255,255,.08),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.2);
    }

    /* ── MVV cards ── */
    .mvv-card {
      box-shadow:
        0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.5),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.05);
    }
    .mvv-card:hover {
      box-shadow:
        0 30px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.65),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.12),
        0 0 40px rgba(255,255,255,.06),
        0 0 80px rgba(255,255,255,.03);
    }

    /* ── Service cards ── */
    .svc-card {
      box-shadow:
        0 4px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.5),
        0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.4),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.07),
        0 0 20px rgba(255,255,255,.04);
    }
    .svc-card:hover {
      box-shadow:
        0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.6),
        0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.6),
        0 0 0 1.5px rgba(255,255,255,.22),
        0 0 50px rgba(255,255,255,.08),
        0 0 100px rgba(255,255,255,.04);
    }

    /* ── Why-choose cards ── */
    .why-card {
      box-shadow:
        0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.5),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.05),
        0 0 15px rgba(255,255,255,.03);
    }
    .why-card:hover {
      box-shadow:
        0 30px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.65),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.14),
        0 0 45px rgba(255,255,255,.07),
        0 0 90px rgba(255,255,255,.03);
    }

    /* ── Portfolio cards ── */
    .port-card {
      box-shadow:
        0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,.5),
        0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.4),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.07),
        0 0 18px rgba(255,255,255,.04);
    }
    .port-card:hover {
      box-shadow:
        0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.65),
        0 35px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.55),
        0 0 0 1.5px rgba(255,255,255,.25),
        0 0 50px rgba(255,255,255,.09),
        0 0 100px rgba(255,255,255,.04);
    }

    /* ── Testimonial cards ── */
    .testi-card {
      box-shadow:
        0 4px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.5),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.08),
        0 0 20px rgba(255,255,255,.04);
    }
    .testi-card:hover {
      box-shadow:
        0 30px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.65),
        0 0 0 1.5px rgba(255,255,255,.2),
        0 0 50px rgba(255,255,255,.08),
        0 0 90px rgba(255,255,255,.03);
    }

    /* ── About highlight boxes ── */
    .about-highlight {
      box-shadow:
        0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.4),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.05);
    }
    .about-highlight:hover {
      box-shadow:
        0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.45),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.15),
        0 0 30px rgba(255,255,255,.07);
    }

    /* ── Global image shine animation on hover ── */
    .svc-card img,
    .port-card img {
      transition: transform .7s cubic-bezier(.23,1,.32,1),
                  filter .5s;
    }
    .svc-card:hover img,
    .port-card:hover img {
      filter: brightness(1.12) contrast(1.05) saturate(1.05);
    }

    /* ── Responsive shadow reduction (mobile) ── */
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .svc-card,
      .port-card,
      .why-card,
      .mvv-card,
      .testi-card {
        box-shadow:
          0 4px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.5),
          0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.08);
      }
    }

    /* BACK TO TOP */
    #backTop {
      position: fixed; bottom: 30px; right: 30px; width: 44px; height: 44px;
      background: var(--white); color: var(--black); border: none; border-radius: 50%;
      display: none; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1rem; cursor: pointer; z-index: 999;
      box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255,255,255,.15); transition: all .3s;
    }
    #backTop:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(255,255,255,.2); }
    #backTop.show  { display: flex; }

    .text-silver { color: var(--silver); }


.face.top {
  transform: rotateX(90deg) rotateZ(180deg) translateZ(150px);
}

.face.bottom {
  transform: rotateX(-90deg) rotateZ(180deg) translateZ(150px);
}

    /* Hero stat dividers */
    .hero-stat-item { padding: 0 1rem; }
    .hero-stat-item:first-child { padding-left: 0; }

    /* ── Responsive breakpoints ───────────────────── */
    /* cube shrinks at 1300px */
    @media (max-width: 1300px) {
      .cube, .cube .face { width: 250px !important; height: 250px !important; }
      .cube .front  { transform: translateZ(125px) !important; }
      .cube .back   { transform: rotateY(180deg)  translateZ(125px) !important; }
      .cube .left   { transform: rotateY(-90deg)  translateZ(125px) !important; }
      .cube .right  { transform: rotateY(90deg)   translateZ(125px) !important; }
      .cube .top    { transform: rotateX(90deg)   translateZ(125px) !important; }
      .cube .bottom { transform: rotateX(-90deg)  translateZ(125px) !important; }
    }
    /* cube shrinks more at 1200px */
    @media (max-width: 1200px) {
      .cube, .cube .face { width: 220px !important; height: 220px !important; }
      .cube .front  { transform: translateZ(110px) !important; }
      .cube .back   { transform: rotateY(180deg)  translateZ(110px) !important; }
      .cube .left   { transform: rotateY(-90deg)  translateZ(110px) !important; }
      .cube .right  { transform: rotateY(90deg)   translateZ(110px) !important; }
      .cube .top    { transform: rotateX(90deg)   translateZ(110px) !important; }
      .cube .bottom { transform: rotateX(-90deg)  translateZ(110px) !important; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 992px) {
      .hero-row { padding-top: 2rem; padding-bottom: 2rem; }
      .aif-inner img { height: 420px; }
      .aif-inner .aif-media { height: 420px; }
      .aif-stat-2 { display: none; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .hero-title { font-size: 2.6rem; }
      .hero-sub   { font-size: .9rem; }
      .aif-inner img { height: 360px; }
      .aif-inner .aif-media { height: 360px; }
      .about-img-frame { padding: 18px 18px 32px 18px; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 576px) {
      .hero-title { font-size: 2.1rem; }
      .hero-stat-item h3 { font-size: 1.7rem; }
      .aif-inner img { height: 290px; }
      .aif-inner .aif-media { height: 290px; }
      .about-img-frame { padding: 14px 14px 28px 14px; }
      .aif-stat-1 { top: 8px; left: 8px; padding: .6rem .85rem; }
      .aif-stat-2 { display: none; }
      .aif-years { width: 96px; height: 96px; }
      .aif-years-num { font-size: 1.8rem; }
      .aif-pulse { width: 118px; height: 118px; bottom: -8px; right: -8px; }
    }