:root {
  /* Core palette */
  --green: #1f5a45;
  --green2: #2f8060;
  --gold: #c9a227;
  --cream: #f7faf7;
  --text: #1e2a25;

  /* Mapped onto the component variables already used across this stylesheet,
     so every section inherits the new palette without a full rewrite */
  --green-light: var(--green2);
  --dark: #0f2c22; /* deep shade derived from --green, for headers/hero/footer */
  --ink: var(--text);
  --lime: var(--gold); /* accent role now gold, matching the logo */
  --lime-soft: #e6cf7c; /* soft gold tint, derived from --gold */
  --muted: #5c6d66; /* muted secondary text, derived from --text */
  --header-height: 85px; /* Fixed height reference for header */
  --grad-brand: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--green) 0%, var(--green2) 45%, var(--gold) 100%);
  --grad-dark: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark) 0%, #164536 55%, var(--green) 100%);
}

* {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: var(--header-height); /* Prevents fixed navbar from hiding section titles on click */
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: "Manrope", Arial, sans-serif;
  /* color: var(--ink); */
  background-color: #ffffff;
}

a {
  text-decoration: none;
  /* Slower link transitions */
  transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* ==========================================================
   Base Typography & Headings
========================================================== */
.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 48px);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
}

.section-text {
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-size: 18px;
}

/* Gradient highlight for key words inside headings */
.text-gradient {
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  position: relative;
  white-space: nowrap;
}



/* Soft highlighter mark behind key phrases */




.kicker {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--lime);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.kicker::before {
  content: "";
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: var(--lime);
  display: inline-block;
}

.kicker.dark {
  color: var(--green);
}

.kicker.dark::before {
  background: var(--green);
}

/* ==========================================================
   Buttons & Links
========================================================== */
.btn-green {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  width: max-content;
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  background-size: 200% auto;
  background-position: 0% 50%;
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--green);
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: 13px 24px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-top: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(31, 90, 69, 0.25);
  /* Slower, ultra-smooth button lift */
  transition: all 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.btn-green:hover {
  background-position: 100% 50%;
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(31, 90, 69, 0.4);
}

.btn-green i {
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.btn-green:hover i {
  transform: translate(3px, -3px);
}

.btn-green.light {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--dark);
  border-color: #fff;
}

.btn-green.pulse {
  animation: ctaPulse 2.4s ease-out infinite;
}

@keyframes ctaPulse {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(31, 90, 69, 0.25), 0 0 0 0 rgba(31, 90, 69, 0.35);
  }
  70% {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(31, 90, 69, 0.25), 0 0 0 14px rgba(31, 90, 69, 0);
  }
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(31, 90, 69, 0.25), 0 0 0 0 rgba(31, 90, 69, 0);
  }
}





/* ==========================================================
   Fixed Header & Navbar
========================================================== */
.fixed-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: var(--header-height);
  z-index: 1000;
  background: #032f2c;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.navbar {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0;
}

.navbar-brand img {
  width: 107px;
  max-height: 80px;
}











/* ==========================================================
   Hero Section
========================================================== */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: var(--header-height);
  height: calc(100vh - var(--header-height));
  min-height: 580px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--dark);
  color: #fff;
}

.hero-img {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  /* Light legibility gradient only — the photo's true colors stay visible */
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78),
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) 42%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 68%
  );
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(44px, 5.5vw, 76px);
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
}

.hero p {
  max-width: 560px;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-size: 18px;
}

.hero .kicker {
  color: var(--green);
}



/* ==========================================================
   General Section Layout & Visible Background Patterns
========================================================== */
.section {
  padding: 90px 0;
}

/* 1. Who We Are (Story) - Crisp Dot Matrix Grid */
.story {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(31, 90, 69, 0.16) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
}



















/* 2. Our Approach - Slow Luxury Card Transitions */
.approach {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #f8faf9;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 15%, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.2) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 85%, rgba(31, 90, 69, 0.08) 0%, transparent 40%);
}

.approach-step {
  position: relative;
  padding: 40px 24px 32px;
  text-align: center;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid #e2e9e5;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
  /* Slower 0.8s cubic-bezier ease for rich movement */
  transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.approach-step::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--green), var(--lime));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease;
}

.approach-step::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.12), transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease;
}

.approach-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  border-color: rgba(31, 90, 69, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 45px rgba(15, 44, 34, 0.1);
}

.approach-step:hover::before,
.approach-step:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

.approach-step .num {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--green);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 18px;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  /* Slower badge spring animation (0.8s) */
  transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.approach-step:hover .num {
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.12) rotate(6deg);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(31, 90, 69, 0.28);
}

.approach-step h4 {
  color: var(--dark);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  transition: color 0.6s ease;
}

.approach-step:hover h4 {
  color: var(--green);
}

.approach-step .section-text {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  transition: color 0.6s ease;
}

/* 3. Quality & Excellence - Slow Smooth Card Lift */
.quality-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #f7faf7;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(rgba(31, 90, 69, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(31, 90, 69, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(31, 90, 69, 0.12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(31, 90, 69, 0.12);
}

.quality-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: 40px 24px 32px;
  text-align: center;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid #e2e9e5;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
  /* Extended to 0.8s for smooth easing */
  transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.quality-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--green), var(--lime));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease;
}

.quality-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.12), transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease;
}

.quality-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  border-color: rgba(31, 90, 69, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 45px rgba(15, 44, 34, 0.1);
}

.quality-card:hover::before,
.quality-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

.quality-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--green);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
  font-size: 26px;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.quality-card:hover .quality-icon {
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.12) rotate(6deg);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(31, 90, 69, 0.28);
}

.quality-card h4 {
  color: var(--dark);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  transition: color 0.6s ease;
}

.quality-card:hover h4 {
  color: var(--green);
}

.quality-card .section-text {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  transition: color 0.6s ease;
}

/* 4. Our Expertise (Business) - Slower Image Zoom (0.9s) */
.business {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(
    -45deg,
    rgba(226, 233, 229, 0.4),
    rgba(226, 233, 229, 0.4) 12px,
    transparent 12px,
    transparent 24px
  );
}

.heading {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin-bottom: 45px;
}

.area {
  position: relative;
  height: 320px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--dark);
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 44, 34, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.area:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 45px rgba(15, 44, 34, 0.28);
}

.area::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--green), var(--lime));
  z-index: 3;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease;
}

.area:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.area span {
  color: var(--lime);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.4);
}

.area img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.75;
  /* Slower image zoom on hover */
  transition: all 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.area:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  opacity: 0.45;
}

.area:after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(transparent 30%, rgba(15, 44, 34, 0.95));
}

.area > div {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 2;
  left: 25px;
  right: 25px;
  bottom: 25px;
}

.area h3 {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 6px 0 12px;
}

.area a {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.area a:hover {
  color: var(--lime);
  gap: 10px;
}

/* ==========================================================
   5. Global Presence (Reach) - Updated
========================================================== */
.reach {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #f2f6f4;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 10%, rgba(31, 90, 69, 0.12) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(rgba(15, 44, 34, 0.1) 1.2px, transparent 1.2px);
  background-size: 100% 100%, 18px 18px;
}

/* Map Image Container */






/* Stat Overlay Badge */
.reach-stat {
  position: absolute;
  left: 35px;
  bottom: 35px;
  background: rgba(15, 44, 34, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 20px 30px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  z-index: 2;
}

.reach-stat strong {
  font-size: 48px;
  color: var(--lime);
  line-height: 1;
  text-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.65);
}

.reach-stat span {
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Global Vision Banner Box */






/* Strategic Partnerships Pills Grid */
.target-heading {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}











/* Strategy Note */
.strategy-note {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #4b5563;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Responsive Overrides */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  

  .reach-stat {
    left: 15px;
    bottom: 15px;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .reach-stat strong {
    font-size: 36px;
  }

  .reach-stat span {
    font-size: 11px;
  }
}
/* 6. Careers - Vivid Dual Gradient Overlay */




/* 7. Contact Section - Clean Form Styles */
/* ==========================================================
   Partner With Us
========================================================== */
.partner {
  background: #ffffff;
}

.partner-subheading {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.partner-mini-card {
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid #e2e9e5;
  transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.partner-mini-card i {
  font-size: 22px;
  color: #fff;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  min-width: 44px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(31, 90, 69, 0.25);
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.partner-mini-card h4 {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.partner-mini-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(31, 90, 69, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(15, 44, 34, 0.1);
}

.partner-mini-card:hover i {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-6deg);
}

.partner-card {
  height: 100%;
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid #e2e9e5;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.partner-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--green), var(--lime));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease;
}

.partner-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 45px rgba(15, 44, 34, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(31, 90, 69, 0.3);
}

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

.partner-card.dark {
  background: var(--grad-dark);
  color: #fff;
}

.partner-card.dark:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 25px 45px rgba(15, 44, 34, 0.35);
}

.partner-card h3 {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  color: var(--dark);
}

.partner-card.dark h3 {
  color: #fff;
}

.partner-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.partner-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 13px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 44, 34, 0.1);
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 15px;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.partner-list li:hover {
  padding-left: 6px;
  color: var(--dark);
}

.partner-list li:last-child {
  border-bottom: 0;
}

.partner-list li i {
  color: var(--green);
  font-size: 18px;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.partner-list li:hover i {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.partner-card.dark .partner-list li {
  color: #dce9e2;
  border-bottom-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.partner-card.dark .partner-list li i {
  color: var(--lime);
}

.partner-list.check li i {
  font-size: 16px;
}

/* ==========================================================
   Contact details block
========================================================== */
.contact-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.contact-details > div {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.contact-details > div:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.contact-details i {
  color: var(--green);
  font-size: 17px;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  min-width: 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid rgba(31, 90, 69, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(31, 90, 69, 0.1);
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.contact-details > div:hover i {
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(31, 90, 69, 0.35);
}

.contact-details strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.contact-details span {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 13.5px;
}

.contact {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 100%, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.1) 0%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(rgba(15, 44, 34, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 40px;
}

.contact form {
  background: var(--cream);
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid #e1e8e4;
}

.contact label {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 7px;
  color: var(--dark);
}

.contact input,
.contact textarea {
  border: 1px solid #d5dfd9;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 12px;
  transition: border-color 0.5s ease, box-shadow 0.5s ease;
}

.contact input:focus,
.contact textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--green);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(31, 90, 69, 0.2);
}

/* ==========================================================
   Professional Scroll Reveal Animations (Extended to 1.2s)
========================================================== */
.reveal-up,
.reveal-left,
.reveal-right,
.reveal-scale {
  opacity: 0;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  /* Slowed scroll reveals down to 1.2s for cinematic entry */
  transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.reveal-up {
  transform: translateY(50px);
}

.reveal-left {
  transform: translateX(-60px);
}

.reveal-right {
  transform: translateX(60px);
}

.reveal-scale {
  transform: scale(0.9);
}

.reveal-active {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: translate(0) scale(1) !important;
}

/* Gradual Stagger Delays for Grid Elements */
.delay-100 { transition-delay: 0.15s; }
.delay-200 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.delay-300 { transition-delay: 0.45s; }
.delay-400 { transition-delay: 0.6s; }
.delay-500 { transition-delay: 0.75s; }


/* ==========================================================
   High-End Patterned Footer
========================================================== */
.footer-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #022421;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(31, 90, 69, 0.22) 0%, rgba(3, 47, 44, 0) 70%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 90%, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.08) 0%, rgba(3, 47, 44, 0) 50%),
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 40px 40px, 40px 40px;
  background-position: center center;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 80px 0 30px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.25);
}

.footer-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.footer-left {
  flex: 0 0 320px;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.company-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.footer-logo {
  max-width: 150px;
}

.company-title {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.company-tagline {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #a3b8b1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.company-details p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #d1deda;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.company-details p strong {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.company-details p i {
  color: var(--lime);
}

.social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-top: 25px;
}

.social-btn {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-size: 18px;
  /* Slower 0.6s float transition for social icons */
  transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.social-btn:hover {
  background: var(--lime);
  color: #032f2c;
  border-color: var(--lime);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.3);
}

.footer-divider {
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 100%);
  align-self: stretch;
}

.footer-right {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 30px 20px;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 10px;
}

.footer-col {
  min-width: 140px;
  flex: 1;
}

.footer-col-title {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-links-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-links-list li {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-links-list a {
  color: #a3b8b1;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: inline-block;
}

.footer-links-list a:hover {
  color: var(--lime);
  transform: translateX(6px);
}

/* ==========================================================
   Responsive Handling
========================================================== */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  :root {
    --header-height: 75px;
  }
  .hero h1 {
    font-size: 44px;
  }
  .section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }
  
  
  .footer-wrapper {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .footer-left,
  .footer-right {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================
   Consumer Healthcare Brands - 3D Pop-Out Effect
========================================================== */
.brands-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #f7faf7;
  padding-top: 48px; /* Compact spacing while keeping room for the product image */
}

.brand-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 26px;
  /* Allow the product image to extend slightly beyond the card */
  overflow: visible !important; 
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  height: 100%;
}

/* Background card shape with clipped rounded corners */
.brand-card-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 26px;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 0;
  transition: box-shadow 0.6s ease;
}

.ocea-card .brand-card-bg {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, #152e3d 0%, #0d1f2b 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(15, 44, 34, 0.12);
}

.ecto-card .brand-card-bg {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, #123826 0%, #092418 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(15, 44, 34, 0.12);
}

.brand-card:hover .brand-card-bg {
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(15, 44, 34, 0.28);
}

.brand-card-body {
  position: relative;
  padding: 32px 32px;
  min-height: 330px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  z-index: 1;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  display: flex;
}

.brand-card-content {
  max-width: 62%;
  z-index: 2;
}

.brand-kicker {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.ocea-card .brand-kicker { color: #38bdf8; }
.ecto-card .brand-kicker { color: #34d399; }

.brand-title {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.5vw, 30px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0 0 8px 0;
}

.brand-desc {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.pill-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.pill-badge {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.ocea-card .pill-badge {
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
  color: #bae6fd;
}

.ecto-card .pill-badge {
  border: 1px solid rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.35);
  color: #a7f3d0;
}

.brand-card-cta {
  z-index: 2;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

.brand-cta-btn {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 18px;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.brand-card:hover .brand-cta-btn {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.ocea-card:hover .brand-cta-btn { color: #0d1f2b; }
.ecto-card:hover .brand-cta-btn { color: #092418; }

/* --- 3D Product Pop-Out Image Container --- */
.brand-card-image {
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 35%;
  transform: translateX(-18px);
  height: 102%; /* Extends higher than the card body */
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 10; /* Ensures image sits on top of card edges */
  perspective: 1000px; /* Enables true 3D perspective */
}

.brand-card-image img.product-img {
  max-height: 100%;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  /* Initial 3D placement */
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1) rotateX(0deg) rotateY(0deg);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 15px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4));
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.6s ease;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

/* 3D Pop-Out Trigger on Hover */
.brand-card:hover .brand-card-image img.product-img {
  /* Pops UP (-35px) breaking out of card top, scales larger, tilts forward for 3D depth */
  transform: translateY(-22px) scale(1.08) rotateX(6deg) rotateY(-6deg);
  filter: drop-shadow(-15px 30px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6));
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .brand-card-body {
    padding: 26px 20px;
    min-height: 300px;
  }
  .brand-card-content {
    max-width: 61%;
  }
  .brand-card-image {
    width: 40%;
    transform: translateX(-8px);
  }
}

/* Matching Typography & Fit Alignment */
.strategy-points-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px; /* Compact spacing to prevent overflow */
}

.strategy-points-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  /* Matches your paragraph text color */
  color: var(--dark, #1f5a45); 
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.strategy-points-list li i {
  color: var(--lime, #c9a227);
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.strategy-points-list li strong {
  color: var(--dark, #1f5a45);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.target-heading {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark, #1f5a45);
}

.strategy-note {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--dark, #1f5a45);
  line-height: 1.4;
}



/* ==========================================================
   Mervion Responsive Header + Image Quality Overrides
   Shared visual language with product pages
========================================================== */

.fixed-header.site-header {
  height: var(--header-height);
  background: #083d36;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, .12);
  display: block;
  padding: 0;
}

.main-navbar {
  min-height: var(--header-height);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  position: relative;
}

.main-navbar .brand {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  color: #fff;
}

.main-navbar .logo-img {
  width: auto;
  height: 52px;
  max-width: 170px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.main-navbar .nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  gap: 28px;
  margin-left: auto;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.main-navbar .nav-links > a,
.main-navbar .drop-trigger {
  color: #fff;
}

.main-navbar .nav-links > a {
  position: relative;
  padding: 10px 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.main-navbar .nav-links > a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 3px;
  height: 2px;
  width: 0;
  background: var(--gold);
  transition: width .3s ease;
}

.main-navbar .nav-links > a:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.main-navbar .products {
  position: relative;
}

.main-navbar .drop-trigger {
  border: 0;
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 10px 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.main-navbar .chevron {
  font-size: 11px;
  transition: transform .25s ease;
}

.main-navbar .products:hover .chevron,
.main-navbar .products.open .chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.main-navbar .dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 8px);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);
  min-width: 190px;
  padding: 8px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #e7e8e3;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 50px rgba(8, 61, 54, .14);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .25s ease, transform .25s ease, visibility .25s ease;
}

.main-navbar .products:hover .dropdown,
.main-navbar .products:focus-within .dropdown {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.main-navbar .dropdown a {
  display: block;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  color: var(--ink);
  border-radius: 8px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.main-navbar .dropdown a:hover {
  background: #f3f7f4;
  color: var(--deep, #0d4d43);
}

.main-navbar .buy-btn {
  color: #fff !important;
  padding: 12px 20px !important;
  background: #0d4d43;
  border-radius: 999px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.main-navbar .menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  flex: 0 0 44px;
  padding: 9px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  color: #fff;
  cursor: pointer;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
}

.main-navbar .menu-toggle span {
  width: 21px;
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: #fff;
  transition: transform .25s ease, opacity .2s ease;
}

.main-navbar .menu-toggle.is-open span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}

.main-navbar .menu-toggle.is-open span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.main-navbar .menu-toggle.is-open span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Prevent every section/image from creating accidental horizontal overflow. */
html, body {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
}

/* Main hero: preserve the image while adapting its crop to smaller screens. */
.hero-img {
  object-position: center center;
}

.brand-card-image img.product-img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 92%;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.area img,
.global-map-img {
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  :root { --header-height: 72px; }

  .main-navbar {
    min-height: var(--header-height);
  }

  .main-navbar .menu-toggle {
    display: inline-flex;
  }

  .main-navbar .nav-links {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% - 1px);
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 1100;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0 5%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    gap: 0;
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: #083d36;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.16);
    transition: max-height .35s ease, opacity .25s ease, visibility .25s ease, padding .35s ease;
  }

  .main-navbar .nav-links.open {
    max-height: 520px;
    padding: 12px 5% 16px;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
  }

  .main-navbar .nav-links > a,
  .main-navbar .drop-trigger {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 46px;
    padding: 13px 0;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    color: #fff !important;
  }

  .main-navbar .nav-links > a::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .main-navbar .products {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .main-navbar .drop-trigger {
    justify-content: space-between;
  }

  .main-navbar .dropdown {
    position: static;
    min-width: 0;
    width: 100%;
    transform: none !important;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
    display: none;
    padding: 0 0 6px 14px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
    border: 0;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  .main-navbar .products.open .dropdown {
    display: block;
  }

  .main-navbar .dropdown a {
    color: #fff !important;
    min-height: 42px;
    padding: 11px 12px;
  }

  .main-navbar .dropdown a:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  }

  .main-navbar .buy-btn {
    margin-top: 6px;
    justify-content: center !important;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero {
    margin-top: var(--header-height);
    height: auto;
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .hero-content {
    justify-content: center;
    padding-bottom: 0;
  }

  .hero-img {
    object-position: center center;
  }

  .hero-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(
      180deg,
      rgba(255,255,255,.08) 0%,
      rgba(255,255,255,.12) 42%,
      rgba(255,255,255,.84) 100%
    );
  }

  .hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(40px, 8vw, 58px);
    line-height: 1.02;
    max-width: 620px;
  }

  .hero p {
    max-width: 500px;
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .brand-card-body {
    min-height: 350px;
  }

  .brand-card-content {
    max-width: 60%;
  }

  .brand-card-image {
    width: 50%;
    height: 100%;
    right: 3%;
    transform: none;
  }

  .brand-card-image img.product-img {
    max-height: 88%;
  }

  .area {
    height: 300px;
  }

  
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  :root { --header-height: 68px; }

  .main-navbar {
    min-height: var(--header-height);
    width: 100%;
  }

  .main-navbar .logo-img {
    height: 42px;
    max-width: 145px;
  }

  .main-navbar .menu-toggle {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    flex-basis: 42px;
  }

  .hero {
    height: auto;
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 50px 0;
  }

  .hero-content {
    padding-left: 15px;
    padding-right: 15px;
    padding-bottom: 0;
  }

  .hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(34px, 10vw, 46px);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }

  .hero p {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    max-width: 330px;
  }

  .brand-card-body {
    min-height: 335px;
    padding: 24px 18px;
  }

  .brand-card-content {
    max-width: 62%;
  }

  .brand-title {
    font-size: 23px;
  }

  .brand-desc {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    max-width: 185px;
  }

  .brand-card-image {
    width: 54%;
    height: 100%;
    right: 0%;
  }

  .brand-card-image img.product-img {
    max-height: 86%;
  }

  .pill-group {
    max-width: 190px;
  }

  .pill-badge {
    font-size: 10px;
    padding: 5px 10px;
  }

  .brand-cta-btn {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
  }

  .area {
    height: 260px;
  }

  .area > div {
    left: 18px;
    right: 18px;
    bottom: 18px;
  }

  .area h3 {
    font-size: 19px;
  }

  

  

  .reach-stat {
    left: 12px;
    bottom: 12px;
    padding: 11px 15px;
    gap: 9px;
  }

  .reach-stat strong {
    font-size: 32px;
  }

  .reach-stat span {
    font-size: 10px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .main-navbar .logo-img {
    height: 38px;
    max-width: 132px;
  }

  .main-navbar .menu-toggle {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    flex-basis: 40px;
  }

  .brand-card-body {
    min-height: 320px;
  }

  .brand-card-content {
    max-width: 60%;
  }

  .brand-card-image {
    width: 37%;
  }

  .brand-title {
    font-size: 21px;
  }
}