/* ================= FAQ ================= */
.faq-section {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: #fff;
}
.faq-container {
  width: var(--max-width);
  margin: auto;
}
.faq-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr;
  gap: 70px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.faq-left span {
  font-size: 15px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: #b77b41;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.faq-left h2 {
  font-size: 28px;
  margin: 18px 0;
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.faq-left a {
  color: #b77b41;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.faq-right {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
}
.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e6e6e6;
}
.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0px 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-align: left;
}
.faq-question span {
  font-size: 20px;
  color: #777;
  transition: 0.3s;
}
.faq-answer {
  display: none;
  padding: 20px 0;
  color: #666;
      font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
} /* .faq-item.active .faq-answer{ display:block; } */
.faq-item.active .faq-question span {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.faq-item.active .faq-question span {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.partner-strip {
  margin-top: 70px;
  padding-top: 35px;
  border-top: 1px solid #eee;
}
.partner-strip span {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  color: #b77b41;
  font-size: 15px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  /* text-transform: uppercase; */
  font-weight: 700;
}
.partner-logos {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}
.partner-logos img {
  /* width: 100%;
  height: 72px; */
  object-fit: contain;
  border: 1px solid #ececec;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding:10px 50px;
  transition: 0.3s;
}
.partner-logos img:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
} /* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .faq-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
  }
  .faq-right {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .partner-logos {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .partner-logos {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .faq-left h2 {
    font-size: 32px;
  }
} /*=============================== Technology Stack ================================*/
.tech-stack-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: var(--bg-dark-black);
}
.tech-stack-container {
  width: min(1440px, 92%);
  margin: auto;
  background: #111111;
  border: 1px solid rgba(194, 151, 79, 0.35);
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(194, 151, 79, 0.08),
    0 15px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}
li .devicon-nextjs-plain {
  color: #fff;
} /*=============================== Heading ================================*/
.tech-stack-heading {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(194, 151, 79, 0.15);
}
.tech-stack-heading span {
  color: #d2aa63;
  font-size: 18px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
} /*=============================== Grid ================================*/
.tech-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
}
.tech-column {
  padding: 28px 22px;
  position: relative;
}
.tech-column:not(:last-child) {
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(194, 151, 79, 0.12);
}
.tech-column h4 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
} /*=============================== List ================================*/
.tech-column ul {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}
.tech-column ul li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 9px 0;
  transition: 0.3s;
} /* Hover */
.tech-column ul li:hover {
  transform: translateX(6px);
}
.tech-column ul li span {
  color: #dddddd;
  font-size: 18px;
  transition: 0.3s;
}
.tech-column ul li:hover span {
  color: #ffffff;
} /*=============================== Icons ================================*/
.tech-column i {
  width: 40px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 36px;
  transition: 0.35s;
} /* white icons */
.tech-column .fa-wordpress {
  color: #21759b;
}
.tech-column .fa-shopify {
  color: #95bf47;
}
.tech-column .fa-cart-shopping {
  color: #8bc34a;
}
.tech-column .fa-globe {
  color: #47c1bf;
}
.tech-column .fa-apple {
  color: #ffffff;
}
.tech-column .fa-aws {
  color: #ff9900;
}
.tech-column .fa-cloud {
  color: #3ea6ff;
}
.tech-column .fa-database {
  color: #ffca28;
}
.tech-column .fa-stripe {
  color: #635bff;
}
.tech-column .fa-chart-line {
  color: #ff7a59;
}
.tech-column .fa-network-wired {
  color: #00a1e0;
}
.tech-column .fa-robot {
  color: #10a37f;
} /* icon hover */
.tech-column li:hover i {
  transform: scale(1.15);
} /*=============================== Footer ================================*/
.tech-footer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 16px 25px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(194, 151, 79, 0.12);
  background: #0d0d0d;
}
.tech-footer i {
  color: #d2aa63;
  font-size: 16px;
}
.tech-footer p {
  margin: 0;
  color: #b8b8b8;
  font-size: 16px;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.6;
} /*===================================== Premium Hover Effects ======================================*/
.tech-column {
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}
.tech-column:hover {
  background: rgba(194, 151, 79, 0.04);
}
.tech-column::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(194, 151, 79, 0.85),
    transparent
  );
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: 0.45s;
}
.tech-column:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}
.tech-column ul li img {
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}
.tech-column ul li {
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 10px 8px;
}
.tech-column ul li:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
} /*===================================== Container Glow ======================================*/
.tech-stack-container {
  position: relative;
}
.tech-stack-container::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  pointer-events: none;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 25px rgba(194, 151, 79, 0.04),
    0 0 35px rgba(194, 151, 79, 0.08);
} /*===================================== Heading Decoration ======================================*/
.tech-stack-heading {
  position: relative;
}
.tech-stack-heading::after {
  /* content: ""; */
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: -1px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 180px;
  height: 1px;
  /* background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(194, 151, 79, 0.85),
    transparent
  ); */
} /*===================================== Footer Glow ======================================*/
.tech-footer {
  position: relative;
}
.tech-footer::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 220px;
  height: 1px;
  /* background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(194, 151, 79, 0.85),
    transparent
  ); */
} /*===================================== Icon Animation ======================================*/
.tech-column li:hover i {
  transform: scale(1.2) rotate(6deg);
} /*===================================== Tablet ======================================*/
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .tech-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .tech-column:nth-child(3),
  .tech-column:nth-child(6) {
    border-right: none;
  }
  .tech-column {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(194, 151, 79, 0.12);
  }
} /*===================================== Mobile ======================================*/
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .tech-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
 .newsletter-form input {
        flex: unset !important;
    }
  .process-item{
        text-align: left;
  }
  .hero-grid .hero-col-left {order: -1;}
  .process-item .process-icon{
margin-left: unset;
  }
  .tech-column {
    border-right: none !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(194, 151, 79, 0.12);
    padding: 24px;
  }
  .tech-stack-heading {
    padding: 16px;
  }
  .tech-stack-heading span {
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  }
  .tech-column h4 {
    font-size: 14px;
  }
  .tech-column ul li {
    padding: 11px 5px;
  }
  .tech-column ul li span {
    font-size: 15px;
  }
  .tech-footer {
    padding: 18px;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .tech-footer p {
    font-size: 12px;
  }
} /*===================================== Small Phones ======================================*/
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .tech-stack-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }
  .tech-stack-container {
    width: 94%;
  }
  .tech-column {
    padding: 20px;
  }
  .tech-column i {
    font-size: 22px;
  }
} /*============================== Company Stats ===============================*/
.stats-section {
  padding: 35px 0;
  background: var(--bg-dark-black);
}
.stats-container {
  width: min(1380px, 92%);
  margin: auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(
    7,
    1fr
  ); /* border:1px solid rgba(194,151,79,.15); */
  border-radius: 12px; /* background:#111; */
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
} /* Gold top line */
.stats-container::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px; /* background:linear-gradient( 90deg, transparent, rgba(194,151,79,.85), transparent ); */
}
.stat-item {
  padding: 22px 15px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: 0.35s;
}
.stat-item:not(:last-child) {
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(194, 151, 79, 0.12);
}
.stat-item:hover {
  background: rgba(194, 151, 79, 0.05);
}
.stat-item h2 {
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #c2974f;
  line-height: 1;
}
.stat-item p {
  margin: 0;
  color: #b9b9b9;
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.stat-item:hover h2 {
  color: #ddb66d;
}
.stat-item:hover p {
  color: #ffffff;
} /*============================== Responsive ===============================*/
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .stats-container {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
  .stat-item:nth-child(4) {
    border-right: none;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .stats-container {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .stat-item {
    border-right: none !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(194, 151, 79, 0.12);
  }
  .stat-item h2 {
    font-size: 28px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .stats-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .stat-item {
    padding: 20px;
  }
  .stat-item h2 {
    font-size: 26px;
  }
} /* .stats-section{ background: radial-gradient(circle at 15% 30%, rgba(194,151,79,.08), transparent 30%), radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(194,151,79,.06), transparent 35%), linear-gradient(#090909,#111); } */ /*========================================= FOOTER =========================================*/
.footer-section {
  background: var(--bg-dark-black);
  padding: 60px 0 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.footer-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at top right,
    rgba(194, 151, 79, 0.08),
    transparent 35%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}
.footer-container {
  width: min(1440px, 92%);
  margin: auto;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
} /*========================================= TOP AREA =========================================*/
.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 260px repeat(3, 1fr) 260px;
  gap: 45px;
  padding-bottom: 30px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
} /*========================================= LOGO =========================================*/
.footer-brand img {
  width: 200px;
  display: block;
} /*========================================= COLUMN =========================================*/
.footer-column h4 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.footer-column ul {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}
.footer-column li {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.footer-column a {
  color: #9f9f9f;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: 0.3s;
}
.footer-column a:hover {
  color: #c2974f;
  padding-left: 6px;
} /*========================================= CONTACT COLUMN =========================================*/
.footer-contact ul li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}
.footer-contact .icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(194, 151, 79, 0.2);
  color: #c2974f;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: 0.35s;
}
.footer-contact li:hover .icon {
  background: #c2974f;
  color: #111;
}
.footer-contact span,
.footer-contact a {
  color: #bdbdbd;
  font-size: 14px;
} /*========================================= SOCIAL =========================================*/
.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}
.footer-social a {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(194, 151, 79, 0.2);
  color: #ffffff;
  transition: 0.35s;
}
.footer-social a:hover {
  background: #c2974f;
  color: #111;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
} /*========================================= NEWSLETTER =========================================*/
.footer-newsletter {
  margin: 30px 0;
  padding: 35px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(194, 151, 79, 0.15);
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: #101010;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 40px;
}
.newsletter-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 22px;
  flex: 1;
}
.newsletter-icon {
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(194, 151, 79, 0.2);
  color: #c2974f;
  font-size: 28px;
}
.newsletter-left h3 {
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  font-size: 26px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.newsletter-left p {
  margin: 0;
  color: #9f9f9f;
  line-height: 1.8;
  font-size: 14px;
} /*========================================= FORM =========================================*/
.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
}
.newsletter-form input {
  width: 340px;
  height: 55px;
  background: #0d0d0d;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0 18px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  outline: none;
}
.newsletter-form input:focus {
  border-color: #c2974f;
}
.newsletter-form button {
  height: 55px;
  padding: 0 28px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #e2ad68, #c88b45);
  color: #111;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: 0.35s;
}
.newsletter-form button:hover {
  background: #ddb66d;
} /*========================================= FOOTER BOTTOM =========================================*/
.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 25px;
  padding: 28px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.footer-bottom-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 22px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.footer-bottom-left span {
  color: #9f9f9f;
  font-size: 13px;
}
.footer-bottom-left span:first-child {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.footer-bottom-left i {
  color: #c2974f;
  font-size: 15px;
}
.footer-copy {
  color: #8c8c8c;
  font-size: 13px;
  text-align: center;
}
.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
}
.footer-links a {
  color: #9f9f9f;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 13px;
  transition: 0.3s;
}
.footer-links a:hover {
  color: #c2974f;
} /*========================================= PREMIUM HOVER =========================================*/
.footer-column a {
  position: relative;
}
.footer-column a::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: -12px;
  top: 50%;
  width: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: #c2974f;
  transition: 0.35s;
}
.footer-column a:hover::before {
  width: 8px;
}
.footer-newsletter {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.footer-newsletter::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 240px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #c2974f, transparent);
}
.footer-newsletter::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  pointer-events: none;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 25px rgba(194, 151, 79, 0.05);
}
.footer-social a:hover,
.footer-contact .icon:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(194, 151, 79, 0.25);
}
.newsletter-form button i {
  margin-left: 8px;
} /*========================================= TABLET =========================================*/
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .footer-brand {
    grid-column: 1/-1;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .footer-brand img {
    /* margin: auto; */
  }
  .footer-newsletter {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .newsletter-form {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .newsletter-form input {
    width: 100%;
    flex: 1;
  }
} /*========================================= MOBILE =========================================*/
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer-section {
    padding-top: 60px;
  }
  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .footer-column {
    /* text-align: center; */
  }
  .footer-contact ul li {
    /* justify-content: center; */
  }
  .footer-social {
    /* justify-content: center; */
  }
  .newsletter-left {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .newsletter-form {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .newsletter-form input,
  .newsletter-form button {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .newsletter-left h3 {
    font-size: 22px;
  }
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .footer-bottom-left {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .footer-links {
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
} /*========================================= SMALL MOBILE =========================================*/
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .footer-container {
    width: 94%;
  }
  .footer-newsletter {
    padding: 25px;
  }
  .newsletter-icon {
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    font-size: 22px;
  }
  .newsletter-left h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
  }
  .newsletter-left p {
    font-size: 13px;
  }
  .footer-brand img {
    width: 150px;
  }
  .footer-social a {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }
}
/* .btn { 
 display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  padding: 0 28px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
  height: 50px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
} */
.btn-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #e2ad68, #c88b45);
  color: #1a1508;
}
.btn-gold:hover {
  /* background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f2c27b, #d69a52); */
  /* transform: translateY(-3px); */
  /* box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(226, 173, 104, 0.35); */
  /* color: #111; */
}
.pricing-section .card-btn {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.pricing-section .card-btn::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -120%;
  width: 40%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    120deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45),
    transparent
  );
  transition: 0.6s ease;
}
.pricing-section .card-btn:hover::before {
  left: 140%;
} /*========================================= PRICING TABS =========================================*/
.pricing-tabs {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  margin: 0 0 45px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.mainPackagesSec .section-header {
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
}
.pricing-tabs .tab-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: #1b1b1b;
  color: #ddd;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.pricing-tabs .tab-btn i {
  color: #cda36b;
  font-size: 16px;
}
.pricing-tabs .tab-btn:hover {
  background: #222;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: #cda36b;
}
.pricing-tabs .tab-btn.active {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #e2ad68, #c88b45);
  color: #111;
  border-color: transparent;
}
.pricing-tabs .tab-btn.active i {
  color: #111;
}
/* =====industries icon area======== */
.industry-card span.industry-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    margin: auto;
}
.portfolio-section .portfolio-card a span.arrow {
    margin-left: 10px;
}

.footer-bottom-left span.icon {
    width: 20px;
}

/* =================== */

a.btn.btn-gold{
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

a.btn.btn-gold::before{
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -120%;
    width: 40%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        120deg,
        transparent,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45),
        transparent
    );
    transition: left 0.6s ease;
}

a.btn.btn-gold:hover::before,.newsletter-form button:hover::before{
    left: 140%;
}

.hero-features li span.heroIcon {
    width: 50px;
    position: relative;
    top: 5px;
}

.newsletter-form button{
   position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.newsletter-form button::before{
  content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -120%;
    width: 40%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        120deg,
        transparent,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45),
        transparent
    );
    transition: left 0.6s ease;
}

.dz-hero-badge{
  position: absolute;
  right: 12%;
  bottom: 60px;
  z-index: 3;
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-dark-black);
  border: 4px solid var(--color-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.dz-hero-badge-img{width: 90%;height: 90%;object-fit:contain;border-radius:50%;}


/*=========================================
        ABOUT PAGE
        (paste this entire block at the very END of assets/css/custom.css)
=========================================*/

/*========================================= ABOUT HERO =========================================*/
.about-hero {
  background:var(--bg-dark-black);
  color: var(--color-text-invert);
  padding: 90px 0 100px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
/* decorative gold glows  same language as the footer/tech-stack sections */
.about-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at top right,
    rgba(194, 151, 79, 0.1),
    transparent 35%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}
.about-hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: -120px;
  bottom: -120px;
  width: 380px;
  height: 380px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(194, 151, 79, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 60px rgba(194, 151, 79, 0.03);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.about-hero-inner {
  width: min(1440px, 92%);
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.about-hero .hero-title {
  /* max-width: 16ch; */
}
.about-hero .hero-actions {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/*========================================= BREADCRUMB =========================================*/
.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.breadcrumb a {
  color: var(--color-text-invert-soft);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: 0.3s;
}
.breadcrumb a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}
.breadcrumb-sep {
  color: rgba(194, 151, 79, 0.6);
  font-size: 11px;
}
.breadcrumb span[aria-current] {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

/*========================================= ABOUT COMPANY / STORY =========================================*/
.about-story-section {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 90px 0;
}
.about-story-container {
  width: min(1440px, 92%);
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 70px;
  align-items: center;
}
/* Left  image + floating badge + decorative shapes */
.story-media {
  position: relative;
}
.story-media img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 14px;
  object-fit: cover;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 4.2;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
/* decorative gold-tinted shape behind the image */
.story-media::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -22px;
  left: -22px;
  width: 55%;
  height: 55%;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--color-gold-soft);
  z-index: 1;
}
/* dotted accent  echoes the homepage process line */
.story-media::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -18px;
  bottom: 60px;
  width: 110px;
  height: 110px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 2px dotted #eadbc6;
  z-index: 1;
}
/* floating experience badge  same styling language as .dz-hero-badge */
.story-badge {
  position: absolute;
  left: -28px;
  bottom: 38px;
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  background: var(--color-dark);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.story-badge strong {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 34px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #c2974f;
  line-height: 1;
}
.story-badge span {
  color: #b9b9b9;
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
/* Right  content */
.story-subtitle {
  color: #cda36b;
  font-size: 15px;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.story-content h2 {
  font-size: 28px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: #111;
  margin: 12px 0 20px;
}
.story-text {
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.8;
  font-size: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}
/* Mission / Vision boxes  same card language as .industry-card */
.mission-vision {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.mv-box {
  border: 1px solid #eee;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 24px 22px;
  transition: 0.3s;
}
.mv-box:hover {
  border-color: #c49a63;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.mv-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(194, 151, 79, 0.25);
  color: #c2974f;
  font-size: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  transition: 0.35s;
}
.mv-box:hover .mv-icon {
  background: #c2974f;
  color: #111;
}
.mv-box h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-body-2);
  font-size: 18px;
  color: #111;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.mv-box p {
  color: #777;
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.story-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
/* dark-outline button variant on white background (mirrors main.css light-bg rule) */
.about-story-section .btn-outline-light {
  border-color: rgba(24, 22, 15, 0.25);
  color: var(--color-text);
}
.about-story-section .btn-outline-light:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
}

/*========================================= WHY CHOOSE US (6 cards) =========================================*/
.about-why-container {
  width: min(1440px, 92%);
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: auto;
}
.about-why-head {
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}
.about-why-head h2 {
  font-size: 28px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: #fff;
  margin-top: 8px;
}
.about-why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 45px 0;
}
/* Font Awesome variant of the homepage .feature-box image icon */
.feature-fa-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(194, 151, 79, 0.25);
  color: #b8894c;
  font-size: 20px;
  transition: 0.35s;
}
.feature-box:hover .feature-fa-icon {
  background: #c2974f;
  color: #111;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(194, 151, 79, 0.25);
}

/*========================================= COMPANY STATS (4 columns) =========================================*/
.stats-container-4 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}

/*========================================= INDUSTRIES / TESTIMONIALS SPACING =========================================*/
/* standalone industry section on About page (no testimonial above it) */
.about-industries .industry-area {
  margin-top: 0;
}
.about-industries {
  background: var(--color-cream);
}
.industry-grid-4 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}
.about-industries .industry-card {
  background: #fff;
}
/* standalone testimonial section on About page (no industry grid below it) */
.about-testimonials .testimonial-area {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

/*========================================= TEAM MEMBERS =========================================*/
.team-members-section {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 90px 0;
}
.team-members-container {
  width: min(1440px, 92%);
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: auto;
}
.team-members-head {
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}
.team-members-head span {
  color: #cda36b;
  font-size: 15px;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.team-members-head h2 {
  font-size: 28px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: #111;
  margin-top: 8px;
}
.team-members-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 25px;
}
.member-card {
  border: 1px solid #ececec;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff;
  transition: 0.35s;
}
.member-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(194, 151, 79, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}
.member-photo {
  overflow: hidden;
}
.member-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 4.4;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: 0.4s;
}
.member-card:hover .member-photo img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}
.member-info {
  padding: 22px;
  text-align: center;
}
.member-info h4 {
  font-size: 19px;
  color: #111;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.member-info p {
  color: #777;
  font-size: 13px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
/* social icons  same styling language as .footer-social */
.member-socials {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.member-socials a {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(194, 151, 79, 0.25);
  color: #b8894c;
  font-size: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: 0.35s;
}
.member-socials a:hover {
  background: #c2974f;
  color: #111;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(194, 151, 79, 0.25);
}

/*========================================= SCROLL REVEAL (reuses site fadeUp) =========================================*/
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
}
.reveal.in-view {
  animation: fadeUp 0.4s ease forwards;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal {
    opacity: 1;
  }
  .reveal.in-view {
    animation: none;
  }
}

/*========================================= ABOUT PAGE  TABLET =========================================*/
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .team-members-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .industry-grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .stats-container-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .stats-container-4 .stat-item:nth-child(2) {
    border-right: none;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .about-story-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
  }
  .story-badge {
    left: 16px;
  }
  .about-why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
  }
  .about-why-grid .feature-box {
    border-left: none;
    padding: 0;
  }
}
/*========================================= ABOUT PAGE  MOBILE =========================================*/
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-hero {
    padding: 60px 0 70px;
  }
  .industry-grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .stats-container-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .mission-vision {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .story-content h2,
  .about-why-head h2,
  .team-members-head h2 {
    font-size: 26px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .about-hero .hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .about-hero .hero-actions .btn,
  .story-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .story-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .about-why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .team-members-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .stats-container-4 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .story-badge {
    padding: 14px 18px;
  }
  .story-badge strong {
    font-size: 28px;
  }
}


/*=========================================
        CONTACT PAGE
        (paste this entire block at the very END of assets/css/custom.css,
        AFTER the "ABOUT PAGE" block  it reuses .about-hero, .breadcrumb,
        .story-subtitle, .story-text and .reveal from that block)
=========================================*/

/*========================================= CONTACT INFO CARDS =========================================*/
.contact-info-section {
  background: var(--color-cream);
  padding: 90px 0;
}
.contact-info-container {
  width: min(1440px, 92%);
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 25px;
}
.contact-info-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #ececec;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 30px 26px;
  transition: 0.35s;
}
.contact-info-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(194, 151, 79, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}
.contact-info-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(194, 151, 79, 0.25);
  color: #b8894c;
  font-size: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: 0.35s;
}
.contact-info-card:hover .contact-info-icon {
  background: #c2974f;
  color: #111;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(194, 151, 79, 0.25);
}
.contact-info-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-body-2);
  font-size: 18px;
  color: #111;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.contact-info-card p {
  color: #777;
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.contact-info-card a {
  color: #b77b41;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: 0.3s;
}
.contact-info-card a:hover {
  color: #111;
}

/*========================================= CONTACT FORM + DETAILS =========================================*/
.contact-main-section {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 90px 0;
}
.contact-main-container {
  width: min(1440px, 92%);
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 70px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.contact-main-copy h2 {
  font-size: 28px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: #111;
  margin: 12px 0 20px;
}
/* reassurance points  same language as .hero-features */
.contact-points {
  margin: 0 0 32px;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  gap: 20px;
}
.contact-points li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.contact-points li > span:last-child {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #111;
}
.contact-points li small {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #777;
  margin-top: 2px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.contact-point-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(194, 151, 79, 0.25);
  color: #b8894c;
  font-size: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: 0.35s;
}
.contact-points li:hover .contact-point-icon {
  background: #c2974f;
  color: #111;
}
/* socials row  same styling language as .footer-social */
.contact-socials {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.contact-socials span {
  color: #777;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-right: 6px;
}
.contact-socials a {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(194, 151, 79, 0.25);
  color: #b8894c;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: 0.35s;
}
.contact-socials a:hover {
  background: #c2974f;
  color: #111;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(194, 151, 79, 0.25);
}

/*========================================= FORM CARD =========================================*/
/* dark gold-bordered panel  same container language as .footer-newsletter / .tech-stack-container */
.contact-form-card {
  background: #101010;
  border: 1px solid rgba(194, 151, 79, 0.15);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 40px 38px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.contact-form-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 240px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #c2974f, transparent);
}
.contact-form-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  pointer-events: none;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 25px rgba(194, 151, 79, 0.05);
}
.contact-form-card h3 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 26px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}
.contact-form-note {
  color: #9f9f9f;
  font-size: 13px;
  margin: 0 0 28px;
}
.contact-form {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.contact-form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
}
.contact-form-field {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.contact-form-field label {
  display: block;
  color: #bdbdbd;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
/* inputs  same field styling as .newsletter-form input */
.contact-form-field input,
.contact-form-field select,
.contact-form-field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background: #0d0d0d;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0 16px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  outline: none;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: 0.3s;
}
.contact-form-field textarea {
  height: auto;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  resize: vertical;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.contact-form-field select {
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;charset=UTF-8,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='10' height='6' viewBox='0 0 10 6' fill='none'%3e%3cpath d='M1 1L5 5L9 1' stroke='%23c2974f' stroke-width='1.5' stroke-linecap='round'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 16px center;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.contact-form-field select:invalid {
  color: #6f6f6f;
}
.contact-form-field input::placeholder,
.contact-form-field textarea::placeholder {
  color: #6f6f6f;
}
.contact-form-field input:focus,
.contact-form-field select:focus,
.contact-form-field textarea:focus {
  border-color: #c2974f;
}
.contact-form-submit {
  width: 100%;
  border: none;
  margin-top: 6px;
  position: relative;
}
.contact-form .contact-form-submit:hover {
    background: #fff;
}


.contact-form .contact-form-submit:hover::before{
    left: 140% !important;
}
.contact-form .contact-form-submit::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -120%;
    width: 40%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45), transparent);
    transition: left 0.6s ease;
}
.contact-form-submit:disabled {
  opacity: 0.85;
  cursor: default;
  transform: none;
}
.contact-form-privacy {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: #9f9f9f;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  margin: 18px 0 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.contact-form-privacy i {
  color: #c2974f;
  font-size: 13px;
}

/*========================================= MAP =========================================*/
.contact-map-section {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 0 0 90px;
}
.contact-map-container {
  width: min(1440px, 92%);
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: auto;
}
.contact-map-frame {
  border: 1px solid rgba(194, 151, 79, 0.25);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  /* subtle desaturation so the map sits inside the brand palette */
  position: relative;
}
.contact-map-frame iframe {
  display: block;
  filter: grayscale(0.85) contrast(1.05);
  transition: 0.4s;
}
.contact-map-frame:hover iframe {
  filter: grayscale(0);
}

/*========================================= CONTACT PAGE  TABLET =========================================*/
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .contact-info-container {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .contact-main-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 55px;
  }
}
/*========================================= CONTACT PAGE  MOBILE =========================================*/
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .contact-info-section,
  .contact-main-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }
  .contact-map-section {
    padding-bottom: 60px;
  }
  .contact-main-copy h2 {
    font-size: 26px;
  }
  .contact-form-card {
    padding: 30px 24px;
  }
  .contact-form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
  }
  .contact-map-frame iframe {
    height: 320px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .contact-info-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .contact-form-card h3 {
    font-size: 22px;
  }
  .contact-socials {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================
   Slick Slider
   (paste this entire block at the very END of assets/css/custom.css)
========================================================== */

/* ---------- Slider 1  Services & Packages (portfolio carousel) ---------- */

/* the grid becomes a slider  let Slick control layout, keep the 25px gap via slide margins */
.portfolio-section .portfolio-grid.slick-initialized {
  display: block;
}
.portfolio-section .portfolio-grid .slick-list {
  margin: 0 -12.5px;
}
.portfolio-section .portfolio-grid .slick-slide {
  margin: 0 12.5px;
  height: auto;
}
.portfolio-section .portfolio-grid .slick-track {
  display: flex;
}
.portfolio-section .portfolio-grid .slick-slide > div {
  height: 100%;
}

/* existing arrow buttons keep their look; just ensure they sit above the track */
.portfolio-section .slider-btn.slick-arrow {
  z-index: 2;
}
.portfolio-section .slider-btn.slick-disabled {
  opacity: 0.4;
  cursor: default;
}

/* ---------- Premium dots (replaces Slick defaults) ---------- */

/* Slick appends <ul class="slick-dots"> inside the existing .portfolio-dots container */
.portfolio-dots .slick-dots {
  position: static;
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
  width: auto;
  bottom: auto;
}
.portfolio-dots .slick-dots li {
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  margin: 0;
}
.portfolio-dots .slick-dots li button {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  padding: 0;
  font-size: 0;
  line-height: 0;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #d9d9d9;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: 0.3s;
}
.portfolio-dots .slick-dots li button:before {
  display: none;
}
.portfolio-dots .slick-dots li button:hover {
  background: #c2974f;
}
/* active dot  elongated gold pill, same pattern as the site's .dot.active */
.portfolio-dots .slick-dots li.slick-active button {
  width: 22px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: #c2974f;
}

/* ---------- Slider 2  What Our Clients Say (fade) ---------- */

/* guard against grid-cell overflow inside .testimonial-area */
.testimonial-slider {
  min-width: 0;
}
.testimonial-slider .slick-slide {
  height: auto;
}
/* fade mode stacks slides absolutely; keep flex layout of the box intact */
.testimonial-slider .testimonial-box {
  display: flex !important;
}

/* existing arrow buttons keep their look; just layer above the fading slides */
.testimonial-area .client-arrow.slick-arrow {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ===================== */

/* ==========================================================
   Services Mega Menu
   (paste this entire block at the very END of assets/css/custom.css)
========================================================== */

.main-nav li.has-dropdown {
  position: relative;
}
.main-nav .has-dropdown > a svg {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* ---------- Panel ---------- */
/* outer wrapper carries the hover-bridge gap so the menu doesn't
   close while the cursor crosses from the link to the panel */
.mega-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: -24px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  z-index: 110;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
}
/* dark gold-bordered panel  same container language as .footer-newsletter / .tech-stack-container */
.mega-menu-inner {
  width: 700px;
  background: var(--bg-dark-black);
  border: 1px solid rgba(194, 151, 79, 0.15);
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
    inset 0 0 25px rgba(194, 151, 79, 0.04);
  padding: 28px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
/* gold hairline top glow  same decoration as .footer-newsletter::before */
.mega-menu-inner::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 240px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #c2974f, transparent);
}

/* ---------- Columns ---------- */
.mega-col h4 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}
.mega-col ul {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
  display: block;
}
.mega-col li {
  border: none;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ---------- Links ---------- */
.main-nav .mega-col a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 8px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text-invert-soft);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: 0.3s;
}
.main-nav .mega-col a i {
  width: 18px;
  text-align: center;
  color: #b8894c;
  font-size: 13px;
  transition: 0.35s;
}
/* premium hover  same pattern as .tech-column ul li */
.main-nav .mega-col a:hover,
.main-nav .mega-col a.active {
  color: #ffffff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  transform: translateX(6px);
}
.main-nav .mega-col a:hover i,
.main-nav .mega-col a.active i {
  color: #d2aa63;
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

/* ---------- Desktop: open on hover / keyboard focus ---------- */
@media (min-width: 1025px) {
  .main-nav .has-dropdown:hover .mega-menu,
  .main-nav .has-dropdown:focus-within .mega-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  .main-nav .has-dropdown:hover > a {
    color: var(--color-gold);
  }
  .main-nav .has-dropdown:hover > a svg {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
  }
}

/* ---------- Tablet / small laptop: 2-column panel ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .mega-menu-inner {
    width: 500px;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

/* ---------- Mobile: accordion inside the existing mobile menu ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .mega-menu {
    position: static;
    padding-top: 0;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: none;
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.3s ease;
  }
  .main-nav .has-dropdown.open .mega-menu {
    max-height: 1200px;
  }
  .main-nav .has-dropdown.open > a svg {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
  }
  .mega-menu-inner {
    width: 100%;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 6px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 0;
    box-shadow: none;
    padding: 0 0 12px 8px;
  }
  .mega-menu-inner::before {
    display: none;
  }
  .mega-col h4 {
    color: var(--color-gold);
    margin: 12px 0 4px;
  }
  .main-nav .mega-col a {
    padding: 10px 8px;
    font-size: 15px;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    border-bottom: none;
    white-space: normal;
  }
  a.btn.btn-gold.btn-sm.mobile-nav-cta {
    padding: 0 30px;
}
}
/* ==========================================================
   Responsive Improvements
   (paste this entire block at the very END of assets/css/custom.css)
========================================================== */

/* ---------- Hero image (moved here from the old inline style 
   desktop values are identical, nothing changes visually) ---------- */
.imgBanner img {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 40%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 765px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* ---------- Mobile menu fixes ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  /* beats the stray `.main-nav{display:none}` in main.css so the
     slide-in panel can actually appear */
  .main-nav {
    display: block;
  }
  /* prevent background scrolling while the menu is open */
  body.menu-open {
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  /* no accidental horizontal scroll on small screens */
  html {
    overflow-x: hidden;
  }
}

/* ---------- Hero tablet & mobile ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-inner {
    height: auto;
    padding: 80px 0 60px;
  }
  .logo-mark{
      width:160px;
  }
  /* image becomes a full-bleed backdrop behind the copy */
  .imgBanner img {
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
  }
  /* gradient covers the full hero so text stays readable */
  /* .hero-inner::after {
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(
      to right,
      #0d0d0c 0%,
      rgba(13, 13, 12, 0.94) 55%,
      rgba(13, 13, 12, 0.82) 100%
    ); 
  }*/
  .dz-hero-badge {
    display: none;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-inner {
    padding: 60px 0 50px;
  }
  .hero-features {
    gap: 14px;
  }
}

/* ---------- Process steps mobile ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .process-line {
    display: none;
  }
  .process-item {
    flex: 1 1 40%;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .process-item {
    flex: 1 1 100%;
    text-align: left;
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  
  .process-item p br {
    display: none;
  }
  .process-item .process-icon{
      margin-bottom: 0;
  }
}

/* ---------- Estimate calculator ---------- */
/* smooth toggle interaction (form is now clickable) */
.toggle {
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.toggle:after {
  transition: left 0.3s ease;
}
/* the two select labels previously sized via inline styles */
.estimate-field:has(select) label {
  width: auto;
  min-width: 100px;
  height: 30px;
}

@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .estimate-options {
    padding: 20px 15px;
  }
  .estimate-field {
    flex: 1 1 28%;
    min-width: 110px;
  }
  .estimate-field label {
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }
  .estimate-field:has(select) {
    flex: 1 1 46%;
  }
  .estimate-field select {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .estimate-box {
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 10px;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .estimate-field:has(select) {
    flex-basis: 100%;
  }
  .estimate-field {
    flex: 1 1 44%;
  }
}

/* ---------- Portfolio filter tabs  mobile ---------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .portfolio-section .portfolio-tabs {
    gap: 16px 24px;
    font-size: 14px;
  }
  .logo-mark{
      width:140px;
  }
}

/* ---------- Pricing tabs  mobile ---------- */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .pricing-tabs {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
  }
}

/* ---------- CTA buttons  small mobile ---------- */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .cta-buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .cta-buttons .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================
   INDUSTRIES HUB PAGE  new additions only (industries.php)

   */
.industries-hub-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  /* width: min(1440px, 92%);
  max-width: var(--max-width); */
  margin: 0 auto;
}
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .industries-hub-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .industries-hub-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .industries-hub-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Extends the existing .industry-card (same border, same hover lift,
   same gold icon colour) into a full clickable link with a description
   and an arrow, instead of just an icon + label. */
.industry-hub-card {
  display: block;
  text-align: left;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  padding: 32px 26px;
}
.industry-hub-card .industry-hub-icon {
  font-size: 30px;
  color: #c49a63;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.industry-hub-card h3 {
  font-size: 19px;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  color: #1a1a1a;
}
.industry-hub-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #666;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}
.industry-hub-card .industry-hub-arrow {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #c49a63;
  transition: 0.3s;
  display: inline-block;
}
.industry-hub-card:hover .industry-hub-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}


/* ============ */

.scrolling-ticker-box{
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	--gap: 40px;
	overflow: hidden;
	user-select: none;
	gap: var(--gap);
	margin: 0 -60px;
}

.trusted-strip .scrolling-content{
	flex-shrink: 0;
	display: flex;
	gap: 20px;
	min-width: 100%;
	animation: scroll 10s linear infinite;
}
.trusted-strip .scrolling-ticker-box img{
	width: 100%;
	max-width: 170px;
    height: 40px;
}

/* ============= */

.trusted-logos {
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
    padding: 0;
    background: var(--dark-color); /* change as needed */
}

.scrolling-content {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--gap, 80px);           /* you can adjust gap here */
    min-width: 100%;
    animation: scroll 40s linear infinite;
}

.logo-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-width: 200px;   /* adjust based on your logo size */
    font-family: 'Playfair Display';
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #4A4738;
    white-space: nowrap;
    opacity: .7;
}

.logo-item img {
    max-width: 140px;
    height: auto;
    opacity: 0.9;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.logo-item img:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Animation */
@keyframes scroll {
    from {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
    to {
        transform: translateX(calc(-50% - var(--gap, 80px)));
    }
}

/* Pause on hover */
.trusted-logos:hover .scrolling-content {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}


/* =================== */

.pricing-section .featured h3 {
    color: #fff;
}

a.team-btn.btn-gold:before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -120%;
    width: 40%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45), transparent);
    transition: 0.6s ease;
}

a.team-btn.btn-gold:hover::before {
    left: 140%;
}

a.team-btn.btn-gold:hover{
    background: #fff;
    color: #111;
}
.pricing-section .compare-btn{
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pricing-section .compare-btn:hover::before,.btn-outline-light:hover::before{
 left: 120%;
}
.pricing-section .compare-btn::before,.btn-outline-light::before{
   content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -120%;
    width: 40%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45), transparent);
    transition: 0.6s ease;

}
a.btn.btn-gold:hover {
    background: #fff;
    color: #111;
}
.story-actions a.btn.btn-gold:hover {
    border: 1px solid;
}

.story-actions a.btn.btn-outline-light:hover {
    color: #111;
}
.newsletter-form button:hover {
    color: #111;
    background: #fff;
}

/*====================*/

.estimate-wrapperNew {
  display: grid;

  grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr 300px;

  gap: 40px;

  align-items: start;

  padding: 0;

  background: #fff;

  border-radius: 12px;

  align-items: center;

  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.estimate-wrapperNew .estimate-text {
  padding-left: 30px;
}

.estimate-wrapperNew .estimate-text .project-label {
  color: #d9a568;

  font-weight: 600;

  font-size: 14px;

  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.estimate-wrapperNew .estimate-text h2 {
  font-size: 28px;

  line-height: 1.1;

  margin: 12px 0 16px;
}

.estimate-wrapperNew .estimate-text p {
  color: #666;

  font-size: 15px;

  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Form Area */

.estimate-wrapperNew .estimate-form {
  background: white;

  border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;

  border-radius: 12px;

  padding: 32px 28px;

  box-shadow: 0 5px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.estimate-wrapperNew .form-row {
  display: flex;

  flex-wrap: wrap;

  gap: 20px;

  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.estimate-wrapperNew .form-row:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.estimate-wrapperNew .estimate-field {
  display: flex;

  flex-direction: column;

  gap: 8px;

  min-width: 150px;
}

.estimate-wrapperNew .estimate-field label {
  font-size: 13px;

  color: #555;

  font-weight: 500;

  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

/* Selects */

.estimate-wrapperNew select {
  padding: 10px 12px;

  border: 1px solid #ddd;

  border-radius: 8px;

  background: white;

  font-size: 15px;

  width: 100%;

  color: #000;
}

/* Toggles */

.estimate-wrapperNew .toggle {
  width: 52px;

  height: 26px;

  background: #e5e5e5;

  border-radius: 50px;

  position: relative;

  cursor: pointer;

  transition: all 0.3s;
}

.estimate-wrapperNew .toggle:after {
  content: "";

  width: 22px;

  height: 22px;

  background: white;

  border-radius: 50%;

  position: absolute;

  top: 2px;

  left: 2px;

  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);

  transition: all 0.3s;
}

.estimate-wrapperNew .toggle.active {
  background: #d9a568;
}

.estimate-wrapperNew .toggle.active:after {
  left: 28px;
}

/* Estimate Box */

.estimate-wrapperNew .estimate-box {
  background: var(--bg-dark-black);
  color: white;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 40px 30px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  height: fit-content;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.estimate-wrapperNew .estimate-box p {
  font-size: 15px;

  margin-bottom: 8px;

  opacity: 0.9;
}

.estimate-wrapperNew .estimate-box h3 {
  color: #d9a568;

  font-size: 22px;

  margin: 12px 0 20px;
}

.estimate-wrapperNew .estimate-box small {
  font-size: 15px;

  opacity: 1;
}

.estimate-wrapperNew .benefits {
  list-style: none;

  padding: 0;

  margin: 24px 0;

  font-size: 14px;
}

.estimate-wrapperNew .benefits li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* Responsive */

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .estimate-wrapperNew {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;

    gap: 30px;
  }

  .estimate-wrapperNew .estimate-form {
    padding: 24px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .estimate-wrapperNew .form-row {
    flex-direction: column;

    gap: 20px;
  }
}

/* Font Awesome Icons Styling */

.estimate-wrapperNew .field-icon {
  font-size: 21px;

  width: 26px;

  color: #d9a568; /* Your brand gold color */

  margin-right: 8px;

  vertical-align: middle;
}

/* Label styling */

.estimate-wrapperNew .estimate-field label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #555;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

/* Optional: Make active toggles affect icon color */

.estimate-wrapperNew .estimate-field:has(.toggle.active) .field-icon {
  color: #d9a568;
}



/* Toggle Wrapper & Status */
.estimate-wrapperNew .toggle-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.estimate-wrapperNew .estimate-field {
  align-items: center;   /* Center the content */
}

/* Improved Toggle Style */
.estimate-wrapperNew .toggle {
  width: 58px;
  height: 32px;
  background: #e5e5e5;
  border-radius: 50px;
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  box-shadow: inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.estimate-wrapperNew .toggle:after {
  content: "";
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  background: white;
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: absolute;
  top: 3px;
  left: 3px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.estimate-wrapperNew .toggle.active {
  background: #d9a568;
}

.estimate-wrapperNew .toggle.active:after {
  left: 29px;
}

/* OFF / ON Text */
.estimate-wrapperNew .toggle-status {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 58px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #999;
}

.estimate-wrapperNew .toggle-status .on {
  color: #d9a568;
  opacity: 0;
}

.estimate-wrapperNew .toggle.active .toggle-status .on {
  opacity: 1;
}

.estimate-wrapperNew .toggle.active .toggle-status .off {
  opacity: 0;
}
.estimate-options .toggle {
    background: var(--bg-dark-black);
}

.estimate-wrapperNew .estimate-field label i {
    display: none;
}

.industry-card:hover  span.industry-icon img{
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

.industry-card:hover span {color: #fff;}
.footer-column.footer-contact {}

.footer-column.footer-contact a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}
section.tech-stack-section.innerPageTech .tech-column {
    text-align: center;
}

section.tech-stack-section.innerPageTech .tech-column ul {
    justify-content: center;
}

section.tech-stack-section.innerPageTech .tech-column  h4 {
    display: none;
}
.footer-column.footer-contact a span {margin-right: 15px;}