* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}


/* ================= SECTION ================= */
.stationery-section{
    padding:60px 5%;
    background:var(--gray-light);
  }
  
  .sticker-items{
    background:var(--white);
  }
  
  /* ================= HEADER ================= */
  .section-header{
    display:flex;
    justify-content:space-between;
    align-items:center;
    margin-bottom:35px;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
  }
  
  .section-header h2{
    font-size:28px;
    color:var(--secondryColor);
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:10px;
  }
  
  /* ================= BUTTON ================= */
  .explore-btn{
    background:linear-gradient(
      135deg,
      var(--primaryColor),
      var(--secondryColor)
    );
    color:var(--white);
    padding:12px 22px;
    border-radius:30px;
    text-decoration:none;
    font-size:14px;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:8px;
    transition:var(--transition);
  }
  
  .explore-btn:hover{
    transform:translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow:0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  }
  
  /* ================= GRID ================= */
  .stationery-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(240px,1fr));
    gap:25px;
  }
  
  /* ================= CARD ================= */
  .stationery-card{
    background:var(--white);
    border-radius:18px;
    overflow:hidden;
    box-shadow:0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
    transition:var(--transition);
    cursor:pointer;
  }
  
  .stationery-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-10px);
  }
  
  /* ================= IMAGE ================= */
  .stationery-card img{
    width:100%;
    height:320px;
    object-fit:cover;
    transition:var(--transition);
  }
  
  .stationery-card:hover img{
    transform:scale(1.06);
  }
  
  /* ================= CARD CONTENT ================= */
  .card-content{
    padding:18px;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:12px;
    background:var(--white);
  }
  
  .card-content i{
    font-size:22px;
    color:var(--primaryColor);
  }
  
  .card-content h3{
    font-size:18px;
    color:var(--black);
  }
  
  /* ================= MOBILE ================= */
  @media(max-width:600px){
    .section-header h2{
      font-size:22px;
    }
  
    .explore-btn{
      margin-top:10px;
    }
  
    .stationery-card img{
      height:240px;
    }
  }




  
/* SECTION (50vh) */
.mini-scroll-section{
    height:70vh;
    background:#0f172a;
    padding:20px 0;
    overflow:hidden;
  }
  
  .mini-title{
    text-align:center;
    font-size:46px;
    color:#fff;
    margin-bottom:20px;
  }
  
  /* SCROLL AREA */
  .mini-scroll-area{
    height:calc(100% - 80px);
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    overflow:hidden;
    position:relative;
  }
  
  /* TRACK */
  .mini-track{
    display:flex;
    gap:24px;
    padding:0 40px;
    will-change:trnsform;
    width:max-content; /* 🔥 THIS WAS MISSING */
  }
  
  /* CARD */
  .mini-card{
    min-width:240px;
    height:300px;
    background:#1e40af;
    clip-path:polygon(0 0,100% 0,100% 88%,50% 100%,0 88%);
    overflow:hidden;
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    box-shadow:0 18px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
    transition:transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  }
  
  .mini-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-10px) scale(1.06);
    box-shadow:0 25px 45px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  }
  
  /* IMAGE */
  .mini-img{
    height:75%;
  }
  .mini-img img{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    object-fit:cover;
  }
  
  /* CONTENT */
  .mini-content{
    height:25%;
    padding:10px;
    text-align:center;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,#2563eb,#1e40af);
    color:#fff;
  }
  
  .mini-content h3{
    font-size:16px;
    margin:4px 0;
  }
  
  .mini-content p{
    font-size:12px;
    opacity:0.9;
  }
  
  /* RESPONSIVE */
  @media(max-width:768px){
    .mini-card{
      min-width:210px;
      height:260px;
    }
    .mini-title{
      font-size:24px;
    }
  }
  
  





  
/* Container Styling */
.whatWeDo {
    padding: 40px 30px;
    font-family: 'Arial', sans-serif;
}

/* Section Heading */
.whatWeDo h5 {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: bold;
    color: var(--primaryColor);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.whatWeDo h2 {
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primaryColor);
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.whatWeDo span {
    color: var(--secondryColor);
}

/* Title Paragraph */
.whatWeDo .title {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--black);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-align: justify;
}

/* Information Paragraphs */
.whatWeDo .info {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #555;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-align: justify;
}

/* Button Styling */
.whatWeDo .callRequesBtn {
    background-color: var(--primaryColor);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 5px;
    padding: 12px 25px;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: bold;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-block;
    text-align: center;
}

.whatWeDo .callRequesBtn:hover {
    background-color: var(--primaryColor);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .whatWeDo h2 {
        font-size: 32px;
    }
    .whatWeDo .title {
        font-size: 16px;
    }
    .whatWeDo .info {
        font-size: 15px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .whatWeDo {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }
    .whatWeDo h2 {
        font-size: 28px;
    }
    .whatWeDo .title {
        font-size: 15px;
    }
    .whatWeDo .info {
        font-size: 14px;
    }
    .whatWeDo .callRequesBtn {
        font-size: 14px;
        padding: 10px 20px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .whatWeDo h2 {
        font-size: 24px;
    }
    .whatWeDo .title,
    .whatWeDo .info {
        font-size: 13px;
    }
    .whatWeDo .callRequesBtn {
        font-size: 13px;
        padding: 8px 16px;
    }
}



.shop {
    border-radius: 15px;
}

.shop img {
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 1px 1px 2px 2px rgba(2, 2, 54, 0.247);

}


/* Counter Section start */
.counter-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
    text-align: center;
    background-color: var(--identity);
}

.counter-section .row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: space-around;
}

.counter-section .space-sec {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.counterimagewrapper img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    object-fit: contain;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid #ddd;
    background-color: #fff;
    padding: 10px;
}

.countertextwrapper {
    text-align: center;
}

.countertextwrapper h4 {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: bold;
    color: #333;
    margin: 0;
}

.countertextwrapper h4 span {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: normal;
    color: var(--primaryColor);
}

.countertextwrapper .subtext {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #555;
    margin-top: 10px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .counter-section {
        padding: 40px 15px;
    }

    .counterimagewrapper img {
        width: 60px;
        height: 60px;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }

    .countertextwrapper h4 {
        font-size: 28px;
    }

    .countertextwrapper .subtext {
        font-size: 14px;
    }
}

/* counter section end */



/* SECTION WRAPPER */
/* --- SIGNAGE SECTION OVERHAUL --- */
.hero-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 90vh; /* Slightly shorter since no form */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--darkBG);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.heroSwiper { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; }
.hero-slide { 
    background-size: cover !important; 
    background-position: center; 
    width: 100%; height: 100%; 
}
.hero-slide::after {
    content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.7); /* Dark overlay for text readability */
}

.hero-overlay { position: relative; z-index: 10; width: 100%; }

.hero-text { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; }
.hero-text h1 { 
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5rem); 
    color: #fff; 
    font-weight: 900; 
    line-height: 1; 
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}
.text-gradient { 
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #fff, var(--primaryColor)); 
    -webkit-background-clip: text; 
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; 
}

.hero-btns { display: flex; gap: 20px; justify-content: center; margin-top: 30px; }

/* ================= 2. SERVICES SECTION ================= */
.signage-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: #f8fafc;
}

.section-header { 
    display: flex; 
    justify-content: space-between; 
    align-items: flex-end; 
    margin-bottom: 50px; 
}

/* Swiper Arrows */
.nav-controls { display: flex; gap: 15px; }
.btn-nav {
    width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background: #fff;
    cursor: pointer; transition: 0.3s; z-index: 10;
}
.btn-nav:hover { background: var(--primaryColor); border-color: var(--primaryColor); color: #fff; }

/* Card Design */
.signage-card {
    background: #ffffff; border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}
.signage-card:hover { transform: translateY(-10px); box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); }

.sigange-img-box { height: 240px; overflow: hidden; background: #e2e8f0; }
.sigange-img-box img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: 0.6s ease; }
.signage-card:hover .sigange-img-box img { transform: scale(1.1); }

.signage-card-content { padding: 30px; flex-grow: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.card-title { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; color: #1e293b; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.card-desc { font-size: 15px; color: #64748b; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 25px; }

.signageBtn {
    margin-top: auto; background: #0f172a; color: #fff; border: none;
    padding: 14px; border-radius: 12px; font-weight: 600; transition: 0.3s;
}
.signageBtn:hover { background: var(--primaryColor); }
/* signage services END */







/* signage-expert Section Start */
/* ================= EXPERT SECTION REDESIGN ================= */
.expert-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: #ffffff;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Badge Styling */
.expert-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.1);
    color: var(--primaryColor);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Typography Hierarchy */
.expert-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #1e293b;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.expert-title .highlight {
    color: var(--primaryColor);
    position: relative;
}

.expert-bio {
    font-size: 17px;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.hidden-text {
    display: none;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

/* Modern Read More Button */
.read-more-btn {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    color: #1e293b;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-top: 30px;
    padding: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.btn-icon {
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
    background: var(--primaryColor);
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.read-more-btn:hover .btn-icon {
    transform: translateY(5px);
}

/* Image Section Polish */
.expert-image-container {
    position: relative;
    padding: 20px;
}

.main-expert-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 30px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Background decorative shape */
.image-shape {
    position: absolute;
    top: -10%;
    right: -10%;
    width: 80%;
    height: 90%;
    background: var(--primaryColor);
    opacity: 0.05;
    border-radius: 30px;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Experience Badge */
.experience-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 40px;
    left: -20px;
    background: var(--primaryColor);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 20px 30px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    z-index: 3;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.3);
}

.experience-badge .number {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
}

.experience-badge .label {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .experience-badge {
        left: 20px;
        bottom: 20px;
    }
    .expert-section {
        text-align: center;
        padding: 60px 0;
    }
    .read-more-btn {
        justify-content: center;
        margin: 30px auto 0;
    }
}
/* signage-expert Section End */

/* our Services start */

/* Signage Services Section */
.signage-services {
    width: 100%;
    margin: auto;
    background-color: #f7f2f0;
    color:var(--identity);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 60px 20px;
    font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
}

.signage-services-btn {
    width: 220px;
    border-radius: 25px;
    border: 2px solid var(--secondryColor);
    background: transparent;
    color:var(--secondryColor);
    padding: 8px 20px;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.signage-services-btn:hover {
    background-color:var(--primaryColor);
    color: #fff;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.signage-services-heading {
    font-size: 32px;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 20px 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
    font-weight: 600;
    color:var(--black);
}

.signage-services span {
    color:var(--primaryColor);
}

.signage-services-text {
    color: #5c4f4f;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

/* Cards Wrapper */
.signage-services-parent {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 25px;
    padding-top: 30px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Single Card */
.signage-services-card {
    background-color: #fff;
    width: 23%;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 25px 10px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.signage-icon {
    font-size: 60px;
    color: #d4a373;
    display: block;
    margin: auto;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.signage-services-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-7px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.signage-services-card h6 {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #3a2c2c;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .signage-services-card {
        width: 30%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .signage-services-card {
        width: 47%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .signage-services-card {
        width: 100%;
    }
}

/*  Our Services end  */

/* enquiry form start */
/* --- QUOTE SECTION EXPERT --- */
.quote-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background-color: #f1f5f9; /* Soft grey background */
}

.quote-card-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 30px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* Left Sidebar Panel */
.quote-info-panel {
    flex: 0 0 35%;
    background: var(--primaryColor);
    padding: 60px 40px;
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.quote-info-panel h3 {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.quote-info-panel h3 span { color: #cbd5e1; }

.benefit-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.benefit-list li {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Form Styling */
.form-container {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 60px;
}

.form-header {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.form-title {
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.form-title span { color: var(--primaryColor); }

.form-header p { color: #64748b; font-size: 16px; }

/* Input Groups */
.input-group-expert {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

.input-group-expert label {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #475569;
    padding-left: 4px;
}

.input-group-expert input, 
.input-group-expert select, 
.input-group-expert textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 15px;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    outline: none;
}

.input-group-expert input:focus, 
.input-group-expert select:focus, 
.input-group-expert textarea:focus {
    background-color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--primaryColor);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.1);
}

/* Submit Button */
.expert-submit-btn {
    width: 100%;
    background: #0f172a;
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    padding: 18px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 10px;
    transition: 0.3s;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.expert-submit-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primaryColor);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.2);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .quote-card-wrapper { flex-direction: column; }
    .quote-info-panel { padding: 40px; }
    .form-container { padding: 40px 25px; }
}

/* enquiry form end */


/* our testimonal start */
/* --- TESTIMONIAL SECTION REDESIGN --- */
.testimonial-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background-color: #f8fafc;
}

.testimonial-header .sub-title {
    color: var(--primaryColor);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.testimonial-header .main-title {
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #1e293b;
}

.testimonial-header .main-title span {
    color: var(--primaryColor);
}

/* Swiper Container */
.my-swiper {
    padding: 40px 10px 80px !important;
    position: relative;
}

/* Card Styling */
.testimonial-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 45px 35px;
    border-radius: 25px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
    transition: 0.4s ease;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    text-align: left;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.1);
}

.quote-icon {
    font-size: 60px;
    color: var(--primaryColor);
    opacity: 0.2;
    font-family: serif;
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 30px;
}

.rating {
    color: #facc15; /* Star Yellow */
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: 18px;
}

.testimonial-text {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #475569;
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.client-info .client-name {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin: 0;
}

.client-info .client-label {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Navigation Controls */
.testimonial-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.t-prev, .t-next {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    transition: 0.3s;
    font-weight: bold;
}

.t-prev:hover, .t-next:hover {
    background: var(--primaryColor);
    color: #fff;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .testimonial-header .main-title { font-size: 32px; }
    .testimonial-card { padding: 30px 20px; }
}
/* our testimonial end */

/* --- EXPERT ACCORDION STYLES --- */
.faq-section-expert {
    background-color: #ffffff;
}

.badge-expert {
    color: var(--primaryColor);
    background: rgba(var(--primaryRGB), 0.1); /* Use your primary color with transparency */
    padding: 7px 15px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.title-expert {
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 36px;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.title-expert span {
    color: var(--primaryColor);
}

/* Custom Accordion Item */
.custom-expert-accordion .accordion-item {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border-radius: 15px !important;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: 0.3s all ease;
}

.custom-expert-accordion .accordion-item:has(.show) {
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.custom-expert-accordion .accordion-button {
    background: transparent !important;
    color: #1e293b;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 17px;
    padding: 20px;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

.custom-expert-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
    color: var(--primaryColor);
}

/* Icon Wrap */
.icon-wrap {
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--primaryColor);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-right: 15px;
    font-size: 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.accordion-button:not(.collapsed) .icon-wrap {
    background: var(--primaryColor);
    color: #fff;
}

.custom-expert-accordion .accordion-body {
    padding-top: 0;
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-size: 15px;
}

/* Arrow Customization */
.custom-expert-accordion .accordion-button::after {
    background-size: 15px;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .title-expert { font-size: 28px; }
    .custom-expert-accordion .accordion-item:has(.show) { transform: none; }
}


/* --- EXPERT TRIGGER BUTTON --- */
.btn-expert-faq {
    background: #1e293b;
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    padding: 12px 30px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: 0.3s;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.btn-expert-faq:hover {
    background: var(--primaryColor);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(var(--primaryRGB), 0.3);
}

.btn-icon {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

/* --- MODAL REDESIGN --- */
.expert-modal .modal-content {
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.expert-modal-header {
    background: var(--primaryColor);
    padding: 30px 40px;
    color: white;
}

.header-badge {
    font-size: 11px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.btn-close-custom {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: white;
    font-size: 30px;
    line-height: 1;
    opacity: 0.7;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.btn-close-custom:hover { opacity: 1; transform: rotate(90deg); }

/* FAQ Cards inside Modal */
.faq-card-expert {
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: #f8fafc;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    transition: 0.3s;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.faq-card-expert:hover {
    background: white;
    border-color: var(--primaryColor);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.faq-icon {
    color: var(--primaryColor);
    font-size: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.faq-card-expert h6 {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1e293b;
    font-size: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.faq-card-expert p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #64748b;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.expert-modal-footer {
    background: #0f172a;
    padding: 20px;
}
/*  Centered Button for FAQ Modal Start */

/* map start */
/* --- EXPERT MAP STYLING --- */
.expert-map-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    padding: 60px 0;
    background-color: #f8fafc;
}

.map-container-inner {
    position: relative;
    width: 90%;
    margin: auto;
    border-radius: 30px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.big-map-section {
    height: 550px;
}

.big-map-section iframe {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: 0;
    filter: grayscale(0.2) contrast(1.1); /* Professional map tint */
}

.map-floating-card {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50px;
    left: 50px;
    width: 320px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    padding: 35px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    z-index: 10;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}

.icon-box-map {
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
    background: rgba(var(--primaryRGB), 0.1);
    color: var(--primaryColor);
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Mobile Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .map-container-inner { width: 100%; border-radius: 0; }
    .big-map-section { height: 400px; }
    .expert-map-wrapper { padding: 0; }
}
/* map end */

/* popup section on loading start */
/* ================= MODAL UI ENHANCEMENTS ================= */

/* The backdrop usually sits at 1040, we move the whole modal higher */
.modal {
    z-index: 2100 !important; /* Higher than Top Bar (2000) */
}

.modal-backdrop {
    z-index: 2050 !important; /* Sits between Navbar and Modal */
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px); /* Premium UX: blurs background */
}

.modal-dialog {
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 1.75rem auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: calc(100% - 3.5rem); /* Centers vertically */
}

.modal-content {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 20px; /* More modern rounded corners */
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    background: #fff;
    padding: 0; /* Remove padding to let image reach edges */
    transition: transform 0.3s ease-out;
}

/* Image UI */
.image-container {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    transition: scale 0.5s ease;
}

.image-container:hover {
    scale: 1.02;
}

/* Close Button UI */
.btn-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    right: 15px;
    z-index: 2200;
    background-color: var(--white);
    opacity: 1;
    border-radius: 50%;
    padding: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-close:hover {
    transform: rotate(90deg);
    background-color: var(--primaryColor);
    color: white !important;
}

/* Form inputs inside modal if any */
.modal-body {
    padding: 25px;
}
/* popup section on loading end */
/* ================================================================================= */




/* other pages  */



/* ================= HERO ================= */


/* --- UPDATED SERVICE HERO --- */
.service-hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 90vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 90px 8%;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #fff; /* Base background */
}

/* THE WAVE (PRIMARY LAYER) */
.service-hero::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e90ff, #6dd5fa);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 72%, 75% 82%, 50% 75%, 15% 78%);
    z-index: 0;
}

/* SOFT CURVE (SECONDARY LAYER) */
.service-hero::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 60%, 80% 70%, 60% 65%, 40% 75%, 20% 68%, 0 72%);
    z-index: 1;
}

/* FLOATING POLYGONS */
.float-poly {
    position: absolute;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    clip-path: polygon(50% 0, 100% 50%, 50% 100%, 0 50%);
    animation: floatAnim 6s infinite ease-in-out;
    z-index: 2;
}

.poly-lg { width: 160px; height: 160px; top: 12%; left: 8%; }
.poly-md { width: 220px; height: 220px; bottom: 20%; right: 10%; animation-delay: 2s; }
.poly-sm { width: 120px; height: 120px; top: 20%; right: 18%; animation-delay: 4s; }

@keyframes floatAnim {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-30px); }
}

/* INNER CONTENT WRAPPER */
.service-hero-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 70px;
}

/* TEXT AREA */
.service-text-block {
    max-width: 520px;
    animation: slideInLeft 1s ease forwards;
}

.service-title {
    font-size: 44px;
    color: #0a3d62;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.highlight-text { color: #1e90ff; }

.service-description {
    margin: 20px 0 30px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #555;
}

/* BUTTON STYLE */
.cta-action-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 14px 38px;
    background: #1f78b4;
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 40px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(30, 144, 255, 0.4);
    transition: 0.4s;
}

.cta-action-btn:hover {
    background: #0a3d62;
    transform: translateY(-6px);
}

/* VISUAL IMAGE CARD */
.service-visual-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    padding: 22px;
    border-radius: 22px;
    box-shadow: 0 35px 90px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
    animation: slideInRight 1s ease forwards;
}

.hero-main-img {
    width: 420px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    transition: 0.5s;
    display: block;
}

.service-visual-card:hover .hero-main-img {
    transform: scale(1.05) rotate(-2deg);
}

/* SLIDE ANIMATIONS */
@keyframes slideInLeft {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-60px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

@keyframes slideInRight {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(60px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

/* MOBILE RESPONSIVENESS */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .service-hero-inner {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .hero-main-img { width: 100%; max-width: 400px; }
    .float-poly { display: none; }
}






/* ================= NAVIGATION PATH CSS ================= */
.nav-path-section {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 35px 8%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-start; /* Aligns breadcrumb to the left */
}

.hex-breadcrumb {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: #1f78b4; /* Your primary blue */
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 14px 36px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
    
    /* The Expert Polygon Shape */
    clip-path: polygon(
        4% 0%, 96% 0%, 100% 50%, 
        96% 100%, 4% 100%, 0% 50%
    );
    
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(30, 144, 255, 0.35);
}

.hex-breadcrumb a {
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.hex-breadcrumb a:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.path-divider {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-weight: bold;
    margin: 0 5px;
}

/* Mobile Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav-path-section {
        padding: 20px 5%;
        justify-content: center; /* Center on mobile for better balance */
    }
    
    .hex-breadcrumb {
        padding: 10px 25px;
        font-size: 13px;
    }
}




:root {
    --primary-red: #cd1518;
    --deep-purple: #5b088d;
    --light-gray: #f4f4f4;
}

/* Essential for Navbar Jumps */
[id] { scroll-margin-top: 100px; }

.service-category-title {
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--deep-purple), var(--primary-red));
    color: white;
    padding: 15px 25px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    margin-top: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.service-box {
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    transition: 0.3s;
    background: #fff;
}

.service-box:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary-red);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.service-box h3 {
    color: var(--primary-red);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.header-bg {
    background: #222;
    color: white;
    padding: 100px 0 50px;
    text-align: center;
}