:root {
  /* =======================================================
      A. Colors
      ======================================================= */
  --color-brand-primary: #013e7c;        /* Main Accent Blue */
  --color-brand-secondary: #003e7d;      /* Secondary Accent Blue (used in forms) */
  --color-brand-hover: #015186;          /* Darker blue for button/link hover */
  --color-brand-shadow-light: rgba(1, 62, 124, 0.15); /* Light primary shadow */

  /* Text & Heading Colors */
  --color-heading-dark: #000000;
  --color-heading-default: #212529;
  --color-body-text-dark: #272727;
  --color-body-text-gray: #6c757d;
  --color-body-text-medium: #555;        /* For FAQ/Process */
  --color-text-white: #ffffff;
  --color-text-gold: #f6c344;          /* Star rating */
  --color-text-error: #dc3545;          /* Error message */

  /* Backgrounds & Borders */
  --color-bg-white: #ffffff;
  --color-bg-light-gray: #f7f9fc;
  --color-bg-off-white: #f2f0ec;        /* Testimonial Section */
  --color-bg-faq: #f5f4f3;
  --color-bg-cta: #0F172A;              /* Dark CTA background */
  --color-border-light: #e0e0e0;
  --color-border-input: #e9ecef;

  /* =======================================================
      B. Typography
      ======================================================= */
  --font-family-main: 'Fustat', sans-serif;

  --font-weight-light: 300;
  --font-weight-normal: 400;
  --font-weight-semibold: 600;
  --font-weight-bold: 700;
  --font-weight-extra-bold: 800;
  --font-weight-black: 900;

  /* =======================================================
      C. Spacing, Radius, and Shadows
      ======================================================= */
  --radius-input: 10px;
  --radius-card: 16px;
  --radius-button-pill: 50rem;

  --shadow-low: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  --shadow-card-default: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  --shadow-card-testimonial: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  --shadow-card-hover: 0 8px 20px rgba(1, 62, 124, 0.15);
}


/* ===========================================================
    GLOBAL STYLES
    =========================================================== */
body {
  font-family: var(--font-family-main);
  color: var(--color-heading-dark);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.bg-light-gray { background-color: var(--color-bg-light-gray); }

/* ===========================================================
    SERVICES & CONTACT FORM
    =========================================================== */
.section-title .sub-title {
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
    color: var(--color-brand-primary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.section-title .title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 2.5rem); /* Scales from 2rem to 2.5rem */
    font-weight: 900;
    margin-top: 10px;
    color: var(--color-heading-default);
}

.section-title .description {
    color: var(--color-body-text-gray);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-light);
    margin-top: 15px;
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 1.1rem);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.service-accordion-modern {
    /* Bootstrap variables are kept as is to override framework defaults */
    --bs-accordion-bg: transparent;
    --bs-accordion-border-width: 0;
    --bs-accordion-active-bg: transparent;
}

.service-accordion-modern .accordion-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

.service-accordion-modern .accordion-button {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    color: var(--color-heading-dark);
    padding: 24px 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    background: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.service-accordion-modern .accordion-button .icon-left {
    color: var(--color-heading-dark);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    width: 25px;
    text-align: center;
}

.service-accordion-modern .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
    color: var(--color-brand-primary);
}

.service-accordion-modern .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) .icon-left {
    color: var(--color-brand-primary);
}

.service-accordion-modern .accordion-button::after {
    display: none;
}

.service-accordion-modern .accordion-body {
    padding: 0 0 24px 40px; 
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-normal);
    color: var(--color-body-text-dark);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.modern-form-card {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
    padding: clamp(25px, 5vw, 40px);
    border-radius: 20px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-default); 
    max-width: 520px; 
}

.modern-form-card h3 {
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 5vw, 1.75rem);
    color: var(--color-heading-default);
}

.modern-form-card .form-description {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-light);
    color: var(--color-body-text-gray);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.form-floating > .form-control {
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-input);
    height: 55px;
    padding: 1rem;
}

.form-floating > .form-control:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-brand-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--color-brand-shadow-light);
}

.form-floating > .form-label {
    /* Kept original blue color for form label, it's slightly different than primary */
    color: #0f45aa; 
    padding: 1rem;
}

.form-floating > .form-control:focus ~ label,
.form-floating > .form-control:not(:placeholder-shown) ~ label {
    transform: scale(0.85) translateY(-0.5rem) translateX(0.15rem);
    color: var(--color-brand-primary);
    opacity: 1;
}

.form-floating > .form-control:focus,
.form-floating > .form-control:not(:placeholder-shown) {
    padding-top: 1.625rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.625rem;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
}

.form-floating > textarea.form-control {
    height: 120px !important;
}

/* ===========================================================
    RIGHT SIDE - MODERN BUTTON
    =========================================================== */
.btn-modern-primary {
    background-color: var(--color-brand-primary);
    color: var(--color-text-white);
    padding: 15px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-input);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
    font-size: 1rem;
    border: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    width: 100%;
}

.btn-modern-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-brand-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    color: var(--color-text-white);
}

/* ===========================================================
    RESPONSIVE ADJUSTMENTS
    =========================================================== */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .section-title {
        text-align: center !important; 
    }
    .service-accordion-modern {
        max-width: 600px; 
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }
    .modern-form-card {
        margin-top: 40px; 
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .service-accordion-modern .accordion-button {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
    }
    .modern-form-card {
        padding: 25px 20px; 
    }
}

/* ===========================================================
    CONTACT FORM STYLES (with new text style)
    =========================================================== */
.contact-form-card {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 500px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 1rem 3rem rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); /* Kept as raw shadow, since it's unique */
}

.contact-form-card form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.contact-form-card h3 {
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: var(--color-heading-default);
}

.contact-form-card .form-description {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-light);
  color: var(--color-body-text-gray);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-top: 5px;
  margin-bottom: 20px; 
}

/* ===========================================================
    NEW CONTACT FORM STYLES (Overrides)
    =========================================================== */
.contact-form-card h3 {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}


.form-control {
  padding: 1rem; 
  border-radius: 8px; /* Slightly different radius here, keeping as is for specificity */
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-input);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-light-gray);
  color: var(--color-heading-default);
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.form-floating > .form-control {
  padding: 1rem 1rem; 
}
.form-floating > .form-label {
  padding: 1rem 1rem;
  color: var(--color-body-text-gray);
}

.form-floating > .form-control:focus,
.form-floating > .form-control:not(:placeholder-shown) {
  padding-top: 1.625rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.625rem;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
}

.form-floating > .form-control:focus ~ label,
.form-floating > .form-control:not(:placeholder-shown) ~ label {
  transform: scale(0.85) translateY(-0.5rem) translateX(0.15rem);
  color: var(--color-brand-secondary); /* Using secondary blue here */
  opacity: 1;
}

.form-control:focus {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
  border-color: var(--color-brand-secondary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 62, 125, 0.15); /* Kept as raw rgba for consistency with form theme */
}

.btn-primary-solid {
  background-color: var(--color-brand-secondary);
  color: var(--color-text-white);
  padding: 14px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-button-pill); 
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  font-size: 1rem;
  border: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease; 
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-primary-solid:hover {
  background-color: #002c59; /* Kept original dark blue for specific solid button hover */
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 62, 125, 0.2); 
}

.help-block.with-errors {
  color: var(--color-text-error);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  margin-top: 5px;
  padding-left: 5px; /* Slight indent */
}

/* ===========================================================
    Shopify DEVELOPMENT SERVICES SECTION
    =========================================================== */

.dev-services-section {
  max-width: 1440px;
  width: 100%;
  height:auto;
  margin: auto;
  background: var(--color-bg-white);
  padding: 100px 24px 100px 24px;
 
}

/* ===== Heading ===== */
.development-services {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 80px;
}

.development-services h2 {
  font-size: 3rem ;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-black);
  color: var(--color-heading-dark);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}



.development-services p {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: #666; /* Kept as is */
  max-width: 750px;
  margin: auto;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ===== Grid ===== */
.dev-services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 40px;
}
.dev-services-grid .dev-service-card:last-child:nth-child(3n+1) { grid-column: 2; }

/* ===== Card Base ===== */
.dev-service-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-white);
  border: 2px solid #f0f0f0; /* Kept as is - specific light gray border */
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 50px 40px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.23,1,.32,1), box-shadow .4s, border-color .4s;
  z-index: 1;
  height: auto;
}

/* offset variable */
.dev-service-card:nth-child(n) { --init-offset: calc((var(--i, 0) * 20px)); }
.dev-service-card:nth-child(1){--i:0;} .dev-service-card:nth-child(2){--i:1;}
.dev-service-card:nth-child(3){--i:2;} .dev-service-card:nth-child(4){--i:3;}
.dev-service-card:nth-child(5){--i:4;} .dev-service-card:nth-child(6){--i:5;}

.dev-service-card { transform: translateY(var(--init-offset)); }
.dev-service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(calc(var(--init-offset) - 20px)) rotate(-2deg);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(1,62,124,.25); /* Kept as specific shadow */
  border-color: var(--color-brand-primary);
  z-index: 3;
}


/* Gradient variables for cards - Kept as is since these are unique gradients */
:root {
  --grad1: linear-gradient(135deg,#f8fbff,#fff);
  --grad2: linear-gradient(135deg,#fff5f5,#fff);
  --grad3: linear-gradient(135deg,#f0fffe,#fff);
  --grad4: linear-gradient(135deg,#f1f9ff,#fff);
  --grad5: linear-gradient(135deg,#fffbf0,#fff);
  --grad6: linear-gradient(135deg,#fef8ff,#fff);
}
.dev-service-card:nth-child(1){background:var(--grad1);border-color:#e3f2fd;}
.dev-service-card:nth-child(2){background:var(--grad2);border-color:#ffebee;}
.dev-service-card:nth-child(3){background:var(--grad3);border-color:#e0f2f1;}
.dev-service-card:nth-child(4){background:var(--grad4);border-color:#e1f5fe;}
.dev-service-card:nth-child(5){background:var(--grad5);border-color:#fff8e1;}
.dev-service-card:nth-child(6){background:var(--grad6);border-color:#f3e5f5;}


.dev-card-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

.dev-card-number {
  font-size: 6rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-black);
  color: rgba(1,62,124,.08); /* Kept as specific shadow color */
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: .5s;
}
.dev-service-card:hover .dev-card-number {
  color: rgba(1,62,124,.15); /* Kept as specific shadow color */
  transform: scale(1.2) translateX(10px);
}

/* ===== Icon Wrapper ===== */
.dev-card-icon-wrapper {
  width: 100px; height: 100px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 30px; border-radius: 20px;
  transition: all .6s cubic-bezier(.68,-.55,.265,1.55);
}

.dev-service-card:hover .dev-card-icon-wrapper { transform: rotate(360deg) scale(1.1); }

.dev-card-icon { font-size: 2.8rem; color: var(--color-text-white); transition: .5s; }

/* Icon Backgrounds - Kept as is since they are unique gradients/shapes */
.dev-service-card:nth-child(1) .dev-card-icon-wrapper {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--color-brand-primary),#0258a8);
  border-radius: 50% 20% 50% 20%;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(1,62,124,.3);
}
.dev-service-card:nth-child(2) .dev-card-icon-wrapper {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,#ff6b6b,#ee5a6f);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(255,107,107,.3);
}
.dev-service-card:nth-child(3) .dev-card-icon-wrapper {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,#4ecdc4,#44a08d);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(78,205,196,.3);
}
.dev-service-card:nth-child(4) .dev-card-icon-wrapper {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,#a8e6cf,#3d84a8);
  border: 4px solid #3d84a8; border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(61,132,168,.3);
}
.dev-service-card:nth-child(5) .dev-card-icon-wrapper {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,#ffd93d,#ff6b35);
  clip-path: polygon(50% 0%,100% 25%,100% 75%,50% 100%,0% 75%,0% 25%);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(255,217,61,.3); color:#1a1a1a;
}
.dev-service-card:nth-child(6) .dev-card-icon-wrapper {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,#8a2be2,#4facfe);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(168,237,234,.3); color:#1a1a1a;
}

/* ===== Text ===== */
.dev-card-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  background: #f0f7ff;
  color: var(--color-brand-primary);
  font: var(--font-weight-bold) .75rem var(--font-family-accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: .3s;
}
.dev-service-card:hover .dev-card-tag { background: var(--color-brand-primary); color: var(--color-text-white); }

.dev-card-title {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-extra-bold);
  color: var(--color-heading-dark);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  letter-spacing: -.5px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  transition: .3s;
}
.dev-service-card:hover .dev-card-title { color: var(--color-brand-primary); }

.dev-card-description {
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: #666; /* Kept as is */
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.dev-card-features { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.dev-feature-tag {
  padding: 8px 15px;
  background: var(--color-bg-light-gray);
  color: #333; /* Kept as is */
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: .3s;
}
.dev-service-card:hover .dev-feature-tag {
  background: var(--color-bg-white);
  border-color: var(--color-brand-primary);
  color: var(--color-brand-primary);
}

/* ===== Responsive (Dev Services) ===== */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .dev-services-section { padding: 70px 20px; }
  .development-services { text-align: left; }
  .development-services h2 { font-size: 2.2rem; }

  .dev-services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 25px; }
  .dev-services-grid .dev-service-card:last-child:nth-child(2n+1) {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    justify-self: start; /* FIXED: Was 'left', which is invalid */
    width: 80%;
  }
  .dev-card-number { font-size: 4.5rem; }
  .dev-service-card:hover .dev-card-number {
    color: rgba(1,62,124,.15);
    transform: scale(1.2) translateX(10px);
    margin: 10px 0px 20px 30px;
  } 
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .dev-services-section { padding: 60px 16px; }
  .development-services { text-align: left; }
  .dev-services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
  .development-services h2 { font-size: 2rem; }
  .dev-card-title { font-size: 1.4rem; }
  .dev-service-card { transform: none !important; padding: 30px 16px; }
  .dev-card-number { font-size: 4.5rem; }
  .dev-service-card:hover .dev-card-number {
    color: rgba(1,62,124,.15);
    transform: scale(1.2) translateX(10px);
    margin: 10px 0px 20px 20px;
  }
}


/* ===========================================================
    WHY SHOPIFY SECTION
    =========================================================== */
#platform-features-grid {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--color-bg-white), var(--color-bg-light-gray));
}

.why-shopify-header h2 {
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-black);
  color: #111827; /* Kept as specific dark color */
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.why-shopify-header p {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: #6b7280; /* Kept as specific gray color */
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* --- Card Styles --- */
.why-shopify-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: 1rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-low);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  position: relative;
  align-content: center;

}

.card-body {
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    padding: var(--bs-card-spacer-y) var(--bs-card-spacer-x);
    color: var(--bs-card-color);
    align-content: center;
}
.why-shopify-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); /* Kept as raw shadow */
  border-color: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.3); /* Kept as raw color for unique effect */
}

/* --- Icon Wrapper --- */
.icon-wrapper {
  width: 3.2rem;
  height: 3.2rem;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* --- Card Text --- */
.why-shopify-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  color: #1f2937; /* Kept as specific dark color */
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0;
}

.why-shopify-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #6b7280; /* Kept as specific gray color */
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

/* --- Icon Color Helpers (Kept as is - Tailwind-like helpers) --- */
.bg-indigo-100    { background-color: #e0e7ff; }
.text-indigo-600 { color: #4f46e5; }
.bg-green-100    { background-color: #d1fae5; }
.text-green-600  { color: #059669; }
.bg-orange-100   { background-color: #ffedd5; }
.text-orange-600 { color: #ea580c; }
.bg-fuchsia-100  { background-color: #fae8ff; }
.text-fuchsia-600{ color: #d946ef; }
.bg-teal-100     { background-color: #ccfbf1; }
.text-teal-600   { color: #0d9488; }

/* --- Responsive Text Sizes (Why Shopify) --- */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .why-shopify-header h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
  .why-shopify-header p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  .why-shopify-card h3 {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .why-shopify-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .why-shopify-header h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 900;
  }
  .why-shopify-header p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .why-shopify-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
      font-weight: 700;
   
  }
  .why-shopify-card p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }
}

/*==================================================
    Box Steps Section Styles (Timeline)
--------------------------------*/
.tl-process {
            padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 3rem ) 0;
            padding-bottom: 3rem;
            background: var(--color-bg-white);
            position: relative;
            width: 100%;
        }
       
        .tl-pro-cont-max {
            max-width: 1300px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 0 !important;
            width: 100%;
        }
       
        @media (max-width: 991px) {
            .tl-pro-cont-max {
                max-width: 100%;
                padding: 0; /* Keep this so line can be relative to screen edge */
            }
        }
       
        .tl-pro-head {
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 3rem);
            padding: 0 1rem;
        }
       
        @media (max-width: 991px) {
            .tl-pro-head {
                text-align: left;
                padding: 0 1rem; /* Add padding here for mobile */
            }
        }
       
        .tl-pro-main-head {
            font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
            font-weight: var(--font-weight-black);
            color: var(--color-heading-dark);
            margin-bottom: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
            letter-spacing: -0.02em;
            line-height: 1.2;
        }
       
        .tl-pro-into-tx {
            font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.8vw, 1.125rem);
            color: var(--color-body-text-medium);
            max-width: 50rem;
            margin: 0 auto;
            line-height: 1.7;
            font-weight: var(--font-weight-normal);
            padding-bottom: 30px;
        }

        @media (max-width: 758px) {
            .tl-pro-into-tx {
                text-align: left;
                margin: 0; 
                line-height: 1.5;
                padding-bottom: 30px;

            }
        }
       
        .tl-pro-con {
            position: relative;
            padding: 0 !important;
            width: 100%;
        }
       
        .tl-pro-con::after {
            content: '';
            display: block;
            height: 1px;
            width: 100%;
            clear: both;
        }
       
        .tl-pro-cen-li {
            position: absolute;
            left: 50%;
            top: 0; /* JS will calculate and set this */
            /* height: 100%; */ /* Removed: JS will calculate and set height */
            width: 0.25rem;
            background: rgba(1, 62, 124, 0.2);
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            z-index: 0;
        }
       
        .tl-pro-ani-line {
            position: absolute;
            left: 50%;
            top: 0; 
            width: 0.25rem;
            background: var(--color-brand-primary);
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            z-index: 0;
        }
       
        .tl-pro-step-ltem {
            display: flex;
            margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 0rem); 
            position: relative;
            align-items: center;
            width: 100%;
             transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        }
       
        .tl-pro-step-ltem:nth-child(even) {
            flex-direction: row-reverse;
        }
       
        @media (max-width: 991px) {
            .tl-pro-step-ltem:nth-child(even) {
                flex-direction: row;
            }
        }
       
        .stl-pro-cont-box {
            width: 45%;
            padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
            position: relative;
        }
       
        .tl-pro-step-ltem:nth-child(odd) .stl-pro-cont-box {
            text-align: right;
            padding-right: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.75rem);
        }
       
        .tl-pro-step-ltem:nth-child(even) .stl-pro-cont-box {
            text-align: left;
            padding-left: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.75rem);
        }
       
        .tl-pro-bg-num {
            font-size: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 5rem);
            font-weight: var(--font-weight-black);
            color: var(--color-brand-primary);
            opacity: 0.1;
            position: absolute;
            z-index: 0;
            line-height: 1;
        }
       
        .tl-pro-step-ltem:nth-child(odd) .tl-pro-bg-num {
            right: -0.5rem;
            top: -1rem; 
        }
       
        .tl-pro-step-ltem:nth-child(even) .tl-pro-bg-num {
            left: -0.5rem;
            top: -1rem; 
        }
       
        .tl-pro-step-heading {
            font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.8rem);
            font-weight: var(--font-weight-extra-bold);
            color: var(--color-brand-primary);
            margin-bottom: clamp(0.75rem, 1.5vw, 1.25rem);
            position: relative;
            display: inline-block;
            z-index: 1;
        }
       
        .tl-pro-step-heading::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -0.3125rem;
            width: 0;
            height: 0.1875rem;
            background: var(--color-brand-primary);
            transition: width 0.5s ease;
        }
       
        .tl-pro-step-ltem:nth-child(odd) .tl-pro-step-heading::before {
            right: 0;
        }
       
        .tl-pro-step-ltem:nth-child(even) .tl-pro-step-heading::before {
            left: 0;
        }
       
        .tl-pro-step-ltem:hover .tl-pro-step-heading::before {
            width: 100%;
        }
       
        .tl-pro-step-par {
            color: #444; /* Kept as is */
            line-height: 1.8;
            font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1.5vw, 1rem);
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }
       
        .tl-pro-icon-circle {
            position: absolute;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            width: clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 5rem);
            height: clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 5rem);
            background: var(--color-bg-white);
            border: 0.3125rem solid var(--color-brand-primary);
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            z-index: 10;
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
        }
       
        .tl-pro-step-ltem:hover .tl-pro-icon-circle {
            transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.15);
            background: var(--color-brand-primary);
            box-shadow: 0 0 1.875rem rgba(1, 62, 124, 0.5);
        }
       
        .tl-pro-icon-circle i {
            font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.8rem);
            color: var(--color-brand-primary);
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
        }
       
        .tl-pro-step-ltem:hover .tl-pro-icon-circle i {
            color: var(--color-text-white);
            transform: rotateY(360deg);
        }
       
        /* --- RESPONSIVE FIXES START (Timeline) --- */
       
        @media (max-width: 991px) {
            .tl-pro-cen-li,
            .tl-pro-ani-line {
                left: 2.5rem;
                transform: translateX(0); 
            }
           
            .tl-pro-step-ltem {
                flex-direction: row;
                margin-bottom: 60px; 
                justify-content: flex-start;
                align-items: flex-start; 
                padding-left: 5rem; 
            }
           
            .tl-pro-step-ltem .stl-pro-cont-box:first-child {
                order: 1; 
            }
           
            .tl-pro-icon-circle {
                order: 0; 
                position: absolute; 
                left: 2.5rem; 
                transform: translateX(-50%); 
                width: 3.5rem;
                height: 3.5rem;
                flex-shrink: 0;
                top: 0; 
            }
           
            .tl-pro-step-ltem .stl-pro-cont-box:last-child {
                display: none;
            }
           
            .stl-pro-cont-box {
                width: 100%; 
                padding: 0 !important; 
                text-align: left !important;
                margin-left: 0; 
            }

            .tl-pro-step-ltem:nth-child(odd) .stl-pro-cont-box,
            .tl-pro-step-ltem:nth-child(even) .stl-pro-cont-box {
                text-align: left;
                padding-left: 0 !important;
                padding-right: 0 !important;
            }
           
            .tl-pro-step-ltem:hover .tl-pro-icon-circle {
                transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.15); /* Keep centering on hover */
            }
           
            .tl-pro-icon-circle i {
                font-size: 1.4rem;
            }
           
            .tl-pro-step-heading::before {
                left: 0 !important;
                right: auto !important;
            }
           
            .tl-pro-bg-num {
                left: 0rem !important;
                right: auto !important;
                top: -1.8rem !important; /* Moved up from -0.5rem */
                font-size: 3.5rem;
            }
        }
       
        @media (max-width: 767px) {
            .tl-pro-cen-li,
            .tl-pro-ani-line {
                left: 2rem;
            }

            .tl-pro-step-ltem {
                 padding-left: 4.25rem; /* 2rem + (3rem/2) + 0.75rem gap */
                 /* margin-bottom was removed to inherit the 50px from above */
            }
           
           
            .tl-pro-icon-circle {
                left: 2rem;
                width: 3rem;
                height: 3rem;
                border-width: 0.25rem;
            }
           
            .tl-pro-icon-circle i {
                font-size: 1.2rem;
            }
        }
       
        @media (max-width: 575px) {
            .tl-pro-cen-li,
            .tl-pro-ani-line {
                left: 1.75rem;
            }

             .tl-pro-step-ltem {
                 padding-left: 3.75rem; /* 1.75rem + (2.75rem/2) + 0.625rem gap */
            }
   
           
            .tl-pro-icon-circle {
                left: 1.75rem;
                width: 2.75rem;
                height: 2.75rem;
            }
           
            .tl-pro-icon-circle i {
                font-size: 1.1rem;
            }
           
            .tl-pro-bg-num {
                font-size: 3rem;
            }
        }

        /* --- RESPONSIVE FIXES END --- */
       
       
        /* Animation Classes */
        .tl-pro-fade-ele {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(3rem);
            transition: all 0.8s ease;
        }
       
        .tl-pro-fade-ele.shopify-process-visible {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }
       
        /* Accessibility Improvements */
        .tl-pro-step-ltem:focus-within .tl-pro-icon-circle {
            outline: 0.125rem solid var(--color-brand-primary);
            outline-offset: 0.25rem;
        }
       
        @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
            .tl-pro-fade-ele,
            .tl-pro-icon-circle,
            .tl-pro-step-heading::before,
            .tl-pro-icon-circle i,
            .tl-pro-step-ltem { /* Added step-item */
                transition: none;
            }
        }
/* ==================================================
    TESTIMONIAL SLIDER SECTION (FINAL REFINED VERSION)
    ================================================== */


#testimonial-slider-section {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-off-white); 
  color: #202121; /* Kept as specific dark color */
  padding: 60px 40px;
}

.testimonial-header {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
  text-align: left;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.testimonial-header,

.testimonial-header * {
  text-align: left !important;
  margin-left: 0 !important;
  margin-right: auto !important;
  justify-content: flex-start !important;
}
.testimonial-header-subtitle .sub-title-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.testimonial-header-subtitle .sub-title {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: var(--color-brand-primary); 
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  position: relative;
}



.testimonial-header .title {
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold); 
  color: var(--color-heading-dark);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.testimonial-header .title span {
  color: var(--color-brand-primary); 
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-extra-bold);
}

/* ========== RATING BADGE ========== */
.rating-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: var(--color-brand-primary);
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.rating-badge .rating-logo {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
  color: var(--color-brand-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-right: 10px;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
}

.rating-badge .rating-text .score {
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  color: var(--color-text-white);
  margin-right: 5px;
}

.rating-badge .rating-text .stars {
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--color-text-gold); 
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-right: 5px;
}

.rating-badge .rating-text .reviews {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #fff; 
}

/* ========== TESTIMONIAL CARD ========== */
.testimonial-card {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(1, 62, 124, 0.1); /* Kept as raw rgba for consistency */
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  color: #202121; /* Kept as specific dark color */
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-testimonial);
  max-width: 412px;
  min-height: 360px;
  margin: 20px auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}

.testimonial-card .card-body {
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
}

.testimonial-card .stars {
  color: var(--color-text-gold);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.testimonial-card .card-text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #202121; /* Kept as specific dark color */
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-normal);
  flex-grow: 1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.testimonial-card .card-text strong {
  color: var(--color-brand-primary);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
}

.testimonial-card .client-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.testimonial-card .client-info .avatar {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #013e7c33; /* Kept as raw rgba for specific light border */
}

.testimonial-card .client-info .client-name {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  color: var(--color-brand-primary);
}

.testimonial-card .client-info .client-title {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #606060; /* Kept as specific gray color */
}

/* ========== SWIPER PAGINATION ========== */
.testimonial-pagination {
  position: relative;
  width: auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.testimonial-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet,
.swiper-pagination.d-lg-none .swiper-pagination-bullet {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  background-color: #b3c3da; /* Kept as specific control color */
  opacity: 1;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.testimonial-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet-active,
.swiper-pagination.d-lg-none .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
  background-color: var(--color-brand-primary);
  width: 25px;
  border-radius: 5px;
}

/* ==================================================
    RESPONSIVE STYLES (Testimonial)
    ================================================== */

/* Tablets */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  #testimonial-slider-section {
    padding: 50px 30px;
  }
  .testimonial-header .title {
    font-size: 2.3rem;
  }
  .testimonial-header-subtitle .sub-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
  .testimonial-card {
    max-width: 95%;
    min-height: 340px;
  }
}

/* Mobile Landscape */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  #testimonial-slider-section {
    padding: 40px 20px;
  }
  .testimonial-header .title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  .testimonial-header-subtitle .sub-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .rating-badge {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    padding: 8px 12px;
  }
  .testimonial-card {
    max-width: 100%;
    min-height: 320px;
  }
  .testimonial-card .card-body {
    padding: 20px;
  }
}

/* Mobile Portrait / Small Devices */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  #testimonial-slider-section {
    padding: 35px 16px;
  }
  .testimonial-header .title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  .testimonial-header-subtitle .sub-title {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
  .rating-badge {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 8px 12px;
  }
  .rating-badge .rating-text {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
  .testimonial-card {
    min-height: 300px;
  }
  .testimonial-card .client-info .avatar {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }
  .testimonial-card .client-info .client-name {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
  .testimonial-card .client-info .client-title {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .rating-badge .rating-logo {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* Extra Large Screens */
@media (min-width: 1400px) {
  .testimonial-header .title {
    font-size: 3rem;
  }
  .testimonial-header-subtitle .sub-title {
    font-size: 0.925rem;
  }
  .testimonial-card {
    max-width: 430px;
    min-height: 370px;
  }
}


/* ===================================== */
/* FAQ SECTION (Enhanced Responsive)     */
/* ===================================== */
.simple-faq {
  max-width: 1000px; /* slightly wider on desktop */
  margin: 70px auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.simple-faq h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3vw, 3rem); /* FIXED: min/max were swapped */
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-black);
  line-height: 1.2;
  text-align: center;
}

.simple-faq p {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.2rem);
  line-height: 1.5;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  color: #444; /* Kept as specific gray color */
}

.simple-faq .accordion-item {
  border: none;
  border-radius: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  background: var(--color-bg-faq);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem) 0;
}

.simple-faq .accordion-button {
  background: var(--color-bg-faq);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-extra-bold);
  color: #202121; /* Kept as specific dark color */
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
  padding: clamp(14px, 2vw, 20px) clamp(16px, 2vw, 28px);
  border-radius: 14px;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2vw, 1.25rem); /* slightly bigger on desktop */
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.simple-faq .accordion-button:not(.collapsed)::after {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.simple-faq .accordion-button:focus {
  box-shadow: none;
  outline: none;
}

.simple-faq .accordion-collapse {
  background: var(--color-bg-faq);
}

.simple-faq .accordion-body {
  color: #444; /* Kept as specific gray color */
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.7vw, 1.1rem);
  padding: 0 clamp(18px, 2.5vw, 28px) clamp(14px, 2vw, 24px);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* =============================== */
/* RESPONSIVE ADJUSTMENTS (FAQ)    */
/* =============================== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .simple-faq {
    max-width: 90%;
    margin: 50px auto;
  }

  .simple-faq h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2rem); /* FIXED: min/max were swapped */
    line-height: 1.25;
  }

  .simple-faq p {
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 3vw, 1.1rem);
  }

  .simple-faq .accordion-item {
    padding-top: 1rem;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
  }

  .simple-faq .accordion-button {
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 2.5vw, 1.1rem);
  }

  .simple-faq .accordion-body {
    font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 2.5vw, 1rem);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .simple-faq {
    margin: 40px auto;
  }

  .simple-faq h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }

  .simple-faq p {
    font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 3.5vw, 1rem);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
}


/* =============================== */
/* WHo Are We (About Section)      */
/* =============================== */

.about-section {
      background: var(--color-bg-light-gray);
      padding: 5rem 1.5rem 5rem;
    }

    .about-container {
      max-width: 1300px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      display: flex;
      align-items: stretch;
      justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 4rem;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    /* Left Text */
    .about-text {
      flex: 1 1 32rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: center;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
      text-transform: uppercase;
      font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
      color: var(--color-brand-primary); /* Uses primary color variable */
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.05rem;
      margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    }

    .section-title {
      text-align: left !important;
      font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
      font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
      color: #000000; /* Uses primary color variable */
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
      line-height: 1.3;
      text-align: left !important;
    }

    .about-text p {
      font-size: 1rem;
      line-height: 1.8;
      color: #444; /* Kept as specific gray color */
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    }

    .highlight-box {
      background: var(--color-bg-light-gray); /* Uses a light background variable */
      border-radius: 1rem;
      padding: 1.5rem 1.8rem;
      box-shadow: 0 0.3rem 1.2rem rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05); /* Kept as raw shadow */
      margin-top: 0.8rem;
      text-align: left;
    }

    .highlight-box ul {
      list-style: none;
      padding: 0;
      margin: 0;
    }

    .highlight-box h4 {
      color: var(--color-brand-primary); /* Uses primary color variable */
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
      margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    }

    .highlight-box li {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      color: #333; /* Kept as specific dark color */
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    /* Image Side */
    .about-image {
      flex: 1 1 32rem;
      position: relative;
      border-radius: 1.5rem;
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: 0 0.5rem 2rem rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08); /* Kept as raw shadow */
      display: flex;
      align-items: flex-end;
      height: auto;
      aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
    }

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

    /* Overlay Box */
    .about-overlay-box {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 1.5rem;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95); /* Kept as raw rgba for transparency */
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-around;
      border-radius: 1rem;
      box-shadow: 0 0.4rem 1.5rem rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); /* Kept as raw shadow */
      padding: 1.2rem 2rem;
      gap: 2rem;
      width: 80%;
      max-width: 22rem;
      backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
      flex-wrap: nowrap;
    }

    .about-overlay-box .stat h3 {
      color: var(--color-brand-primary); /* Uses primary color variable */
      font-size: 1.6rem;
      font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
      margin: 0;
    }

    .about-overlay-box .stat p {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      color: #555; /* Kept as specific gray color */
      margin: 0.3rem 0 0;
    }

    .about-overlay-box .divider {
      width: 1px;
      height: 2rem;
      background: #ddd; /* Kept as specific light gray color */
    }

    /* Responsive (About Section) */
    @media (max-width: 992px) {
      .about-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 3rem;
      }

      .about-text {
        text-align: left;
        width: 100%;
      }

      .about-image {
        width: 100%;
        aspect-ratio: 16 / 12;
        height: auto;
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .about-section {
        padding: 4rem 1.2rem;
      }

      .about-overlay-box {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0.5rem;
        width: 80%;
        padding: 1rem;
        bottom: 1rem;
      }

      .about-overlay-box .divider {
        display: none;
      }

      .about-overlay-box .stat h3 {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
      }

      .about-overlay-box .stat p {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
      }

      .section-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
      }

      .about-text p {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
      }
    }

    @media (min-width: 993px) {
      .about-container {
        align-items: stretch;
      }

      .about-image {
        height: auto;
      }

      .about-image img {
        height: 100%;
      }
    }
   
    @media (max-width: 992px) {
      .about-overlay-box {
        bottom: 1rem;
        padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
        gap: 1.2rem;
        width: 85%;
        max-width: 20rem;
      }

      .about-overlay-box .stat h3 {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
      }

      .about-overlay-box .stat p {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
      }

      .about-overlay-box .divider {
        height: 1.6rem;
      }
    }

    /* For mobile (below 600px) */
    @media (max-width: 600px) {
      .about-overlay-box {
        flex-direction: row;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: space-between;
        gap: 0.8rem;
        padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
        width: 90%;
        bottom: 0.8rem;
        max-width: 300px;
      }

      .about-overlay-box .stat h3 {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
      }

      .about-overlay-box .stat p {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
      }

      .about-overlay-box .divider {
        display: none;
      }
    }
 
/* =============================== */
/* CTA                             */
/* =============================== */
#cta-section {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-cta);
    color: var(--color-text-white);
    padding: 6rem 4rem 6rem 4rem;
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    max-width: 85rem;
    width: 95%;
    margin: 4rem auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
  }

  .cta-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
  }

  /* Aurora background effect (kept as raw for unique aesthetic) */
  #cta-section::before,
  #cta-section::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 140%;
    height: 140%;
    top: -20%;
    left: -20%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: conic-gradient(
      from 0deg,
      rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.5),
      rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.4),
      rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.45),
      rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.45),
      rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.5)
    );
    filter: blur(140px);
    mix-blend-mode: screen;
    opacity: 0.45;
    animation: aurora-circle 25s linear infinite;
    z-index: 1;
    transform-origin: center;
  }

  #cta-section::after {
    animation: aurora-circle-reverse 35s linear infinite;
    opacity: 0.35;
    filter: blur(180px);
  }

  @keyframes aurora-circle {
    0% {
      transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1);
    }
    50% {
      transform: rotate(180deg) scale(1.05);
    }
    100% {
      transform: rotate(360deg) scale(1);
    }
  }

  @keyframes aurora-circle-reverse {
    0% {
      transform: rotate(360deg) scale(1);
    }
    50% {
      transform: rotate(180deg) scale(0.95);
    }
    100% {
      transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1);
    }
  }

  /* =======================================================
      Text and Paragraphs
  ======================================================= */
  .cta-content h2 {
    color: var(--color-text-white);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.5vw + 1rem, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .cta-content p {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1vw + 0.8rem, 1.25rem);
    max-width: 600px;
    opacity: 0.9;
  }

  /* =======================================================
      Button + Responsive Adjustment
  ======================================================= */
  .cta-button-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 5;
  }

  .btn-cta-creative {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding-inline: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 3rem);
    height: clamp(3.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    min-width: clamp(220px, 40vw, 300px);
    background-color: #ffffff;
    color: var(--color-brand-secondary);
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1vw + 0.3rem, 1.2rem);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: none;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-decoration: none;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15); /* Kept as raw shadow */
  }

  .btn-cta-creative .btn-text {
    display: inline-block;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .btn-cta-creative .btn-text.hover {
    position: absolute;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    color: var(--color-text-white);
  }

  .btn-cta-creative .btn-text.default {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  .btn-cta-creative:hover .btn-text.default {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-20px);
  }

  .btn-cta-creative:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-brand-secondary);
    color: var(--color-text-white);
    transform: scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 62, 125, 0.25); /* Kept as raw shadow */
  }

  .btn-cta-creative:hover .btn-text.hover {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  .btn-cta-creative:hover i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
  }

  /* =======================================================
      Sonar Animation Around Button
  ======================================================= */
  .sonar-ring {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: clamp(220px, 40vw, 300px);
    height: clamp(3.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5); /* Kept as raw rgba */
    z-index: 1;
    animation: sonar-animation 3s infinite ease-out;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.9);
  }

  .sonar-ring:nth-child(2) {
    animation-delay: 1.5s;
  }

  @keyframes sonar-animation {
    0% {
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.9);
      opacity: 0.8;
    }
    100% {
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.6);
      opacity: 0;
    }
  }

  /* =======================================================
      Responsive Layout (CTA)
  ====================================================== */
  @media (max-width: 992px) {
    #cta-section {
      flex-direction: column;
      text-align: center;
      padding: 5rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .cta-content p {
      margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 576px) {
    #cta-section {
      width: 95%;
      padding: 4rem 1rem;
    }
  }