/* ==========================================================================
   SLEEK KONCEPTS — MASTER STYLESHEET
   Brand Source of Truth: Sleek Koncepts Brand Guidelines
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Montserrat:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;1,400&family=Outfit:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,500;0,600;0,700;1,400;1,600&family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;1,400&display=swap');

/* --- 1. CSS VARIABLES (OFFICIAL BRAND PALETTE - RED & BLUE SWITCHED) --- */
:root {
    /* Switched Brand Colors: Red <-> Blue */
    --sleek-red: #284180;              /* Primary Action & Accent is now Deep Blue */
    --deep-koncept-blue: #E52027;      /* Headings & Brand Contrast is now Sleek Red */
    --sky-blue: #3778B6;
    --white: #FFFFFF;

    /* Architectural Neutrals & UI Derivations */
    --bg-light: #F8F9FA;
    --bg-card: #FFFFFF;
    --text-dark: #121826;
    --text-body: #3E4656;
    --text-muted: #6B7280;
    --deep-blue-dark: #C91319;
    --deep-blue-surface: #F0F4FA;
    --sleek-red-hover: #1D3162;
    --sky-blue-hover: #2B649A;
    --border-color: rgba(40, 65, 128, 0.12);
    --border-light: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);

    /* Typography Hierarchy (Luxury Architectural & Interior Design) */
    --font-heading: 'Outfit', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;

    /* Shadows & Elevations */
    --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(40, 65, 128, 0.05);
    --shadow-md: 0 10px 30px rgba(40, 65, 128, 0.09);
    --shadow-lg: 0 20px 50px rgba(40, 65, 128, 0.14);
    --shadow-red: 0 8px 24px rgba(40, 65, 128, 0.35);

    /* Transitions & Curves */
    --transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    --transition-fast: all 0.2s ease-in-out;
    --radius-sm: 6px;
    --radius-md: 12px;
    --radius-lg: 20px;
}

/* --- 2. BASE & RESET --- */
*, *::before, *::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-body);
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    line-height: 1.65;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* --- CONTAINER CUSTOM ARCHITECTURE --- */
.container-custom {
    width: 100%;
    padding-left: 1.25rem;
    padding-right: 1.25rem;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
    .container-custom {
        max-width: 1240px;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1400px) {
    .container-custom {
        max-width: 1360px;
    }
}

/* --- 3. TYPOGRAPHY (LUXURY ARCHITECTURAL INTERIORS) --- */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6,
.font-display,
.hero-title,
.section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--deep-koncept-blue);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    line-height: 1.16;
}

p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--text-body);
}

a {
    color: var(--deep-koncept-blue);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

a:hover {
    color: var(--sleek-red);
}

img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

/* Headings Hierarchy */
h1, .h1 { font-size: calc(2.2rem + 1.5vw); }
h2, .h2 { font-size: calc(1.8rem + 1vw); }
h3, .h3 { font-size: calc(1.3rem + 0.5vw); }
h4, .h4 { font-size: 1.25rem; }
h5, .h5 { font-size: 1.1rem; }
h6, .h6 { font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* Subtitles & Eyebrows */
.section-subtitle {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--sleek-red);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    position: relative;
}

.section-subtitle::before {
    content: '';
    display: inline-block;
    width: 24px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--sleek-red);
    vertical-align: middle;
    margin-right: 8px;
}

.section-subtitle.light {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    opacity: 0.95;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.section-subtitle.light::before {
    background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* --- 4. BUTTONS & CTAS --- */
.btn-sleek {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.85rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--white);
    background-color: var(--sleek-red);
    border: 2px solid var(--sleek-red);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-red);
    transition: var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-sleek:hover {
    color: var(--white);
    background-color: var(--sleek-red-hover);
    border-color: var(--sleek-red-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(229, 32, 39, 0.4);
}

.btn-outline-sleek {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.85rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--deep-koncept-blue);
    background-color: transparent;
    border: 2px solid var(--deep-koncept-blue);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-outline-sleek:hover {
    color: var(--white);
    background-color: var(--deep-koncept-blue);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.btn-outline-white {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.85rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--white);
    background-color: transparent;
    border: 2px solid var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
    color: var(--deep-koncept-blue);
    background-color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.btn-sky {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.85rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--white);
    background-color: var(--sky-blue);
    border: 2px solid var(--sky-blue);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-sky:hover {
    color: var(--white);
    background-color: var(--sky-blue-hover);
    border-color: var(--sky-blue-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(55, 120, 182, 0.3);
}

.btn-link-sleek {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--deep-koncept-blue);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
    transition: var(--transition);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-link-sleek:hover {
    color: var(--sleek-red);
    border-bottom-color: var(--sleek-red);
    gap: 10px;
}

/* --- 5. GLOBAL HEADER & NAVBAR --- */
.navbar-sleek {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 1050;
    padding: 1.65rem 0;
    min-height: 94px;
    background: #FFFFFF !important; /* Clean Architectural White */
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.navbar-sleek.scrolled {
    padding: 1rem 0;
    min-height: 74px;
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.09);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* Logo Sizing per Brand Guidelines (Kept unchanged at 34px) */
.navbar-brand {
    padding: 0;
    margin-right: 2rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.navbar-brand img {
    height: 34px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 0;
    border-radius: 0;
    box-shadow: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.navbar-sleek.scrolled .navbar-brand img {
    height: 32px;
    padding: 0;
}

/* Navigation Links */
.navbar-sleek .nav-link {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.07em;
    color: #121826 !important;
    padding: 0.55rem 0.85rem !important;
    position: relative;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

/* Red underline indicator on hover/active using ::before (preserves ::after for dropdown caret) */
.navbar-sleek .nav-link::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    width: 0;
    height: 2.5px;
    background-color: #E52027 !important;
    transition: var(--transition);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.navbar-sleek .nav-link:hover,
.navbar-sleek .nav-link.active {
    color: #E52027 !important;
    opacity: 1;
}

.navbar-sleek .nav-link:hover::before,
.navbar-sleek .nav-link.active::before {
    width: 60%;
}

/* Clean Dropdown Caret Styling */
.navbar-sleek .dropdown-toggle::after {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-left: 0.32rem;
    vertical-align: 0.16em;
    content: "";
    border-top: 0.3em solid #121826;
    border-right: 0.26em solid transparent;
    border-bottom: 0;
    border-left: 0.26em solid transparent;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-top-color 0.2s ease;
}

.navbar-sleek .dropdown-toggle:hover::after,
.navbar-sleek .dropdown-toggle.active::after,
.navbar-sleek .dropdown-toggle[aria-expanded="true"]::after {
    border-top-color: #E52027;
}

.navbar-sleek .dropdown-toggle[aria-expanded="true"]::after {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Dropdown Menu */
.navbar-sleek .dropdown-menu {
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 0.75rem 0;
    min-width: 240px;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--sleek-red);
}

.navbar-sleek .dropdown-item {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.navbar-sleek .dropdown-item:hover,
.navbar-sleek .dropdown-item.active {
    background-color: var(--deep-blue-surface);
    color: var(--sleek-red);
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

.navbar-sleek .dropdown-item i {
    color: var(--sky-blue);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), color 0.2s ease, filter 0.2s ease;
    transform-origin: center center;
}

.navbar-sleek .dropdown-item:hover i,
.navbar-sleek .dropdown-item i:hover,
.navbar-sleek .dropdown-item.active i {
    color: #F59E0B !important;
    animation: iconLightBlink 1.1s infinite cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* Light blinking / lamp switch-on effect */
@keyframes iconLightBlink {
    0% {
        color: #F59E0B;
        filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.95)) drop-shadow(0 0 16px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.55));
        transform: scale(1.22);
        opacity: 1;
    }
    18% {
        color: #3778B6;
        filter: drop-shadow(0 0 0px transparent);
        transform: scale(1.0);
        opacity: 0.25;
    }
    36% {
        color: #FBBF24;
        filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(251, 191, 36, 1)) drop-shadow(0 0 22px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.75));
        transform: scale(1.28);
        opacity: 1;
    }
    54% {
        color: #3778B6;
        filter: drop-shadow(0 0 1px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2));
        transform: scale(1.02);
        opacity: 0.4;
    }
    72% {
        color: #F59E0B;
        filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.9)) drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.6));
        transform: scale(1.24);
        opacity: 1;
    }
    100% {
        color: #F59E0B;
        filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.95)) drop-shadow(0 0 16px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.55));
        transform: scale(1.22);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

/* Navbar CTA */
.nav-cta-btn {
    padding: 0.55rem 1.2rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    box-shadow: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.navbar-sleek .nav-cta-btn {
    background: #E52027 !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border: 2px solid #E52027 !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(229, 32, 39, 0.28) !important;
    padding: 0.65rem 1.35rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.navbar-sleek .nav-cta-btn:hover {
    background: #284180 !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border-color: #284180 !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(40, 65, 128, 0.3) !important;
}

/* Mobile Toggler */
.navbar-toggler {
    border: 1px solid rgba(18, 24, 38, 0.2) !important;
    padding: 0.4rem;
    color: #121826 !important;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.navbar-toggler .navbar-toggler-icon {
    filter: none;
}

.navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.2rem rgba(229, 32, 39, 0.25);
}

/* --- LUXURY ARCHITECTURAL PRELOADER --- */
#preloader {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 999999;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 40%, #1c3166 0%, #101c38 70%, #0b1326 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1), 
                transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.175, 1), 
                visibility 0.8s;
}

#preloader.preloader-hidden {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(-100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Blueprint Grid Background */
.preloader-blueprint-grid {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -50px;
    background-image: 
        linear-gradient(rgba(55, 120, 182, 0.12) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(55, 120, 182, 0.12) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(rgba(55, 120, 182, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(55, 120, 182, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 80px 80px, 80px 80px, 16px 16px, 16px 16px;
    background-position: center center;
    opacity: 0.8;
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: blueprintGridPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes blueprintGridPulse {
    0% { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(1); }
    100% { opacity: 0.95; transform: scale(1.02); }
}

/* Preloader Card Container */
.preloader-card {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 2.25rem 2.5rem;
    max-width: 480px;
    width: 90%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}

/* Preloader Logo */
.preloader-logo-wrap {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    border-radius: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    animation: logoGlowPulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.preloader-logo {
    height: 28px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
}

@keyframes logoGlowPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2); }
    100% { transform: scale(1.03); box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(229, 32, 39, 0.25); }
}

/* House Construction Animation */
.preloader-house-wrap {
    width: 250px;
    height: 170px;
    margin: 0 auto 1.2rem;
    position: relative;
}

.house-svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: visible;
}

/* SVG Line Drawing Animations with stroke-dashoffset */
.house-path {
    stroke-dasharray: 400;
    stroke-dashoffset: 400;
    animation: drawHousePath 2.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
}

.house-path.ground {
    stroke-dasharray: 260;
    stroke-dashoffset: 260;
    animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.house-path.foundation {
    stroke-dasharray: 60;
    stroke-dashoffset: 60;
    animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.house-path.walls {
    stroke-dasharray: 550;
    stroke-dashoffset: 550;
    animation-delay: 0.5s;
}

.house-path.roof {
    stroke-dasharray: 450;
    stroke-dashoffset: 450;
    animation-delay: 0.8s;
}

.house-path.cantilever {
    stroke-dasharray: 350;
    stroke-dashoffset: 350;
    animation-delay: 1.0s;
}

.house-path.glass {
    stroke-dasharray: 300;
    stroke-dashoffset: 300;
    animation-delay: 1.2s;
}

.house-path.door {
    stroke-dasharray: 220;
    stroke-dashoffset: 220;
    animation-delay: 1.4s;
}

.house-path.interior-lamp {
    stroke-dasharray: 80;
    stroke-dashoffset: 80;
    animation-delay: 1.6s;
}

@keyframes drawHousePath {
    to {
        stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
}

/* Interior Chandelier Light Glow Animation */
.interior-glow-circle {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: warmLightIgnite 1.2s ease-out 1.7s forwards, warmLightPulse 2s ease-in-out 2.9s infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes warmLightIgnite {
    0% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.3); transform-origin: 125px 105px; }
    100% { opacity: 0.9; transform: scale(1); transform-origin: 125px 105px; }
}

@keyframes warmLightPulse {
    0% { opacity: 0.7; }
    100% { opacity: 1; }
}

/* Preloader Progress & Text */
.preloader-tagline {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    min-height: 1.2rem;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.preloader-progress-track {
    width: 100%;
    height: 5px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    margin: 0 auto 0.6rem;
}

.preloader-progress-fill {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--sky-blue) 0%, var(--sleek-red) 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(229, 32, 39, 0.6);
    border-radius: 10px;
    transition: width 0.1s linear;
}

.preloader-meta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.preloader-percent {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* --- 6. HERO SECTIONS --- */
.hero-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 85vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding-top: 140px;
    padding-bottom: 75px;
    background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
    background-image: none !important;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    overflow: hidden;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .hero-wrapper {
        min-height: calc(100vh - 10px);
        padding-top: 160px;
        padding-bottom: 85px;
    }
}

.hero-overlay {
    display: none !important;
}

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

.hero-title {
    color: #121E3A !important; /* Deep architectural slate-navy */
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: calc(2.2rem + 1.8vw);
    font-weight: 750;
    line-height: 1.12;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-shadow: none !important;
}

.hero-title span.text-highlight {
    color: #E52027 !important; /* Sleek Red */
    border-bottom: 4px solid #E52027 !important;
    display: inline-block;
}

.hero-lead {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: #475569 !important; /* Elegant slate gray */
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    max-width: 650px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.hero-wrapper .btn-sleek {
    background-color: #E52027 !important;
    border-color: #E52027 !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(229, 32, 39, 0.38) !important;
}

.hero-wrapper .btn-sleek:hover {
    background-color: #C7141A !important;
    border-color: #C7141A !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(229, 32, 39, 0.48) !important;
}

.hero-badges {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.hero-badge-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(18, 30, 58, 0.07) !important;
    padding: 0.65rem 1.15rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #1E293B !important;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.hero-badge-item i {
    color: #E52027 !important;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.hero-badge-item span {
    color: #1E293B !important;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.hero-badge-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(18, 30, 58, 0.12) !important;
    border-color: #CBD5E1 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .hero-badges {
        display: grid !important;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 8px !important;
        margin-top: 1.5rem !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .hero-badge-item {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        padding: 0.65rem 0.25rem !important;
        font-size: 0.72rem !important;
        line-height: 1.22 !important;
        gap: 4px !important;
        min-width: 0 !important;
        background: #FFFFFF !important;
        border: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
        box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(18, 30, 58, 0.06) !important;
        border-radius: var(--radius-sm) !important;
    }

    .hero-badge-item i {
        font-size: 1.15rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 2px !important;
        color: #E52027 !important;
    }

    .hero-badge-item span {
        display: block !important;
        word-break: normal !important;
        white-space: normal !important;
        color: #1E293B !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6.2 SIMPLE FULL-IMAGE HERO SLIDER (CLEAN, MINIMAL, MATCHING REFERENCE)
   ========================================================================== */
.simple-hero-slider-section {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 100vh;
    height: 100vh;
    background: #0B1120;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

@media (min-width: 1440px) {
    .simple-hero-slider-section {
        min-height: 100vh;
        height: 100vh;
    }
}

.simple-hero-slides-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.simple-hero-slides-wrapper .hero-slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.85s;
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: center;
    padding-bottom: 6.5rem;
}

.simple-hero-slides-wrapper .hero-slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Full image background without white effect - rich authentic presentation */
.simple-hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center center;
    transform: scale(1.03);
    filter: brightness(1.02);
    transition: transform 6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    z-index: 1;
    will-change: transform;
}

.hero-slide.active .simple-hero-bg {
    transform: scale(1.0);
}

/* Natural dark bottom gradient - NO white haze, ensures white text has 100% crisp contrast */
.simple-hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12) 0%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) 30%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.52) 68%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.82) 100%
    );
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Centered Middle/Bottom Content */
.simple-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    max-width: 1080px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.simple-hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3.4rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.25;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    text-shadow: 0 3px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.3, 1) 0.15s, transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.3, 1) 0.15s;
}

.hero-slide.active .simple-hero-title {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.simple-hero-cta {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(18px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.3, 1) 0.3s, transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.3, 1) 0.3s;
}

.hero-slide.active .simple-hero-cta {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Coral-Red Pill CTA button matching reference picture */
.btn-simple-calculate {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: #E52027;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    padding: 15px 44px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(229, 32, 39, 0.45);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-simple-calculate:hover {
    background: #FF3B30;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.04);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(229, 32, 39, 0.6);
}

.btn-simple-calculate:active {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(0.98);
}

/* Left & Right Circular White Chevrons */
.simple-hero-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    color: #121E3A;
    border: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 20;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    outline: none;
}

.simple-hero-arrow:hover {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    color: #E52027;
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.simple-hero-arrow.prev-arrow {
    left: 24px;
}

.simple-hero-arrow.next-arrow {
    right: 24px;
}

/* Bottom Centered Dots */
.simple-hero-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 22px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 20;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.hero-dot {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-dot:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

.hero-dot.active {
    background: #E52027;
    transform: scale(1.35);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(229, 32, 39, 0.85);
}


/* --- 6.1 HERO INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO ANIMATION CARD --- */
.hero-interior-designer-card {
    position: relative;
    background: #0E182F !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(18, 30, 58, 0.12) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 64px -12px rgba(18, 30, 58, 0.25), 0 0 0 1px rgba(18, 30, 58, 0.06) !important;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.hero-interior-designer-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.45) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 28px 74px rgba(18, 30, 58, 0.32), 0 0 40px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.18) !important;
}

.designer-card-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 4px 6px 12px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.hud-live-beacon {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #00e5ff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px #00e5ff;
    display: inline-block;
    animation: beaconPulse 1.8s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes beaconPulse {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 1;
        box-shadow: 0 0 6px #00e5ff;
    }
    50% {
        transform: scale(1.35);
        opacity: 0.6;
        box-shadow: 0 0 16px #00e5ff;
    }
}

.hud-studio-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hud-mode-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 3px;
    gap: 3px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.hud-mode-btn {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.hud-mode-btn:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.hud-mode-btn.active {
    color: #ffffff;
    background: var(--sleek-red);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(40, 65, 128, 0.4);
}

/* Scene Viewport */
.designer-scene-viewport {
    position: relative;
    height: 350px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #091224;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.scene-render-layer {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    z-index: 1;
}

.scene-blueprint-layer {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    background: #0a152e;
    animation: blueprintWipe 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    will-change: clip-path;
}

.blueprint-cad-svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: block;
}

/* Laser Scanner Beam & Keyframes */
@keyframes blueprintWipe {
    0%, 8% {
        clip-path: polygon(0 0, 0% 0, 0% 100%, 0 100%);
    }
    46%, 54% {
        clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
    }
    92%, 100% {
        clip-path: polygon(0 0, 0% 0, 0% 100%, 0 100%);
    }
}

.designer-scan-beam {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 2px;
    z-index: 5;
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: scannerSweep 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    will-change: left;
}

@keyframes scannerSweep {
    0%, 8% {
        left: 0%;
        opacity: 0;
    }
    12% {
        opacity: 1;
    }
    46%, 54% {
        left: 100%;
        opacity: 1;
    }
    88% {
        opacity: 1;
    }
    92%, 100% {
        left: 0%;
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

.scan-beam-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: -1px;
    width: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #00e5ff 0%, #ffffff 50%, var(--deep-koncept-blue) 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px #00e5ff, 0 0 24px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.8), 0 0 35px rgba(40, 65, 128, 0.6);
}

.scan-beam-flare {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 14px #00e5ff, 0 0 20px var(--deep-koncept-blue);
}

.top-flare {
    top: -4px;
}

.bottom-flare {
    bottom: -4px;
}

.scan-beam-tag {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    left: 10px;
    background: rgba(10, 21, 46, 0.9);
    border: 1px solid #00e5ff;
    color: #00e5ff;
    font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    padding: 3px 7px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.4);
}

.tag-pulse {
    width: 5px;
    height: 5px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #00e5ff;
    animation: beaconPulse 1s infinite;
}

/* Manual Mode Overrides */
.hero-interior-designer-card.mode-render .scene-blueprint-layer {
    animation: none !important;
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 0% 0, 0% 100%, 0 100%) !important;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.hero-interior-designer-card.mode-render .designer-scan-beam {
    animation: none !important;
    opacity: 0 !important;
}

.hero-interior-designer-card.mode-cad .scene-blueprint-layer {
    animation: none !important;
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%) !important;
    opacity: 1;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.hero-interior-designer-card.mode-cad .designer-scan-beam {
    animation: none !important;
    opacity: 0 !important;
}

/* Interactive Design Hotspots */
.design-hotspot {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 6;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}

.hotspot-pin {
    position: relative;
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.pin-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--sleek-red);
    border: 2px solid #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(229, 32, 39, 0.8);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.pin-ring {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid var(--sleek-red);
    animation: hotspotRipple 2s infinite cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
    pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes hotspotRipple {
    0% {
        transform: scale(0.6);
        opacity: 1;
    }
    100% {
        transform: scale(2.2);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

.design-hotspot:hover .pin-dot,
.design-hotspot.active .pin-dot {
    transform: scale(1.35);
    background: #00e5ff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 14px #00e5ff;
}

.design-hotspot:hover .pin-ring,
.design-hotspot.active .pin-ring {
    border-color: #00e5ff;
}

/* Hotspot Card Tooltip */
.hotspot-card {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: calc(100% + 12px);
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);
    background: rgba(12, 22, 48, 0.94);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.4);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--sleek-red);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    min-width: 220px;
    max-width: 260px;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 20px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.15);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    z-index: 20;
}

.hotspot-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    border-width: 6px;
    border-style: solid;
    border-color: rgba(12, 22, 48, 0.94) transparent transparent transparent;
}

.design-hotspot:hover .hotspot-card,
.design-hotspot.active .hotspot-card {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.hotspot-badge {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #00e5ff;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.hotspot-title {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.hotspot-desc {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.hotspot-meta {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding-top: 5px;
}

.hotspot-meta i {
    color: var(--sky-blue);
}

/* Floating Material Palette Swatches */
.designer-material-palette {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    z-index: 6;
}

.swatch-chip {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    background: rgba(10, 21, 46, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    padding: 4px 10px 4px 5px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.swatch-chip:hover {
    transform: translateX(-4px);
    border-color: #00e5ff;
}

.swatch-dot {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.swatch-marble {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #cfd4dc 50%, #eef1f6 100%);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.swatch-wood {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5a3825 0%, #321c10 100%);
}

.swatch-brass {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e5c158 0%, #b8861e 100%);
}

.swatch-label {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    white-space: nowrap;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* Card Footer: Metrics & Specs */
.designer-card-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 12px 6px 4px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    margin-top: 12px;
}

.designer-metric {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
}

.designer-metric i {
    color: #00e5ff;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* Inner Page Hero (Standardized Subpage Hero) */
.page-hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: 165px 0 75px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.page-hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(14, 25, 54, 0.94) 0%, rgba(28, 45, 92, 0.88) 60%, rgba(10, 16, 32, 0.96) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.page-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.page-hero .breadcrumb {
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.page-hero .breadcrumb a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.page-hero .breadcrumb a:hover {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.page-hero .breadcrumb-item.active {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.page-hero .breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) !important;
}

.page-hero .section-subtitle,
.page-hero .section-subtitle.light {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.page-hero .section-subtitle::before,
.page-hero .section-subtitle.light::before {
    background-color: #E52027 !important;
    width: 28px;
    height: 3px;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-right: 8px;
}

.page-hero .hero-title {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-size: calc(2rem + 1.6vw);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
}

.page-hero .hero-lead {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) !important;
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.75;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
}

.page-hero .btn-sleek {
    background-color: #E52027 !important;
    border-color: #E52027 !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(229, 32, 39, 0.45) !important;
}

.page-hero .btn-sleek:hover {
    background-color: #C91319 !important;
    border-color: #C91319 !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(229, 32, 39, 0.6) !important;
}

/* --- 7. SECTION CONTAINERS & WRAPPERS --- */
.section-padding {
    padding: 5.5rem 0;
}

.section-padding-sm {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
}

.bg-white {
    background-color: var(--white) !important;
}

.bg-light-custom {
    background-color: #F6F8FB !important;
}

.bg-deep-blue {
    background-color: var(--deep-koncept-blue) !important;
    color: var(--white);
}

.bg-deep-blue h1,
.bg-deep-blue h2,
.bg-deep-blue h3,
.bg-deep-blue h4 {
    color: var(--white) !important;
}

.bg-deep-blue p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
}

.bg-deep-blue .section-subtitle.light {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    opacity: 1 !important;
}

.bg-deep-blue .section-subtitle.light::before {
    background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.bg-deep-blue .text-white-50 {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) !important;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.section-header {
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: calc(1.8rem + 1vw);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* --- 8. SERVICE CARDS --- */
.service-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    transition: var(--transition);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: rgba(40, 65, 128, 0.3);
}

.service-card-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    height: 240px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.service-card-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.service-card:hover .service-card-img-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.service-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    background: rgba(40, 65, 128, 0.88);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.service-card-body {
    padding: 1.75rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-card-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--deep-koncept-blue);
}

.service-card-text {
    font-size: 0.925rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

/* --- 9. PROJECT / PORTFOLIO CARDS & FILTERS --- */
.portfolio-filters {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.filter-btn {
    padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--deep-koncept-blue);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.filter-btn:hover,
.filter-btn.active {
    background: var(--deep-koncept-blue);
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--deep-koncept-blue);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.project-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    background: var(--white);
    transition: var(--transition);
    height: 100%;
}

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

.project-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    height: 280px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.project-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.project-card:hover .project-img-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.project-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(18, 24, 38, 0.88) 0%, rgba(18, 24, 38, 0.2) 60%, transparent 100%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--white);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.project-category {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--sky-blue);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.project-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.project-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.project-meta i {
    color: var(--sleek-red);
}

/* --- 10. WHY SLEEK KONCEPTS / PILLARS --- */
.pillar-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28) !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    height: 100%;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.pillar-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22) !important;
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: #FFFFFF !important;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.pillar-icon {
    width: 62px;
    height: 62px;
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.65rem;
    color: #121826 !important;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.pillar-card:hover .pillar-icon {
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
    color: var(--sleek-red) !important;
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.pillar-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.pillar-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Light Pillar Card Variant */
.pillar-card-light {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
    height: 100%;
}

.pillar-card-light:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: var(--sky-blue);
}

.pillar-card-light .pillar-icon {
    background: var(--deep-blue-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    color: var(--deep-koncept-blue);
}

.pillar-card-light:hover .pillar-icon {
    background: var(--sleek-red);
    border-color: var(--sleek-red);
    color: var(--white);
}

.pillar-card-light .pillar-title {
    color: var(--deep-koncept-blue);
}

.pillar-card-light .pillar-desc {
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* --- 11. PROCESS TIMELINE & STEPS --- */
.process-step-card {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 2rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    height: 100%;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.process-step-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: var(--sleek-red);
}

.step-num {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
    color: rgba(40, 65, 128, 0.12);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.process-step-card:hover .step-num {
    color: var(--sleek-red);
}

.step-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: var(--deep-blue-surface);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--deep-koncept-blue);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.step-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--deep-koncept-blue);
}

.step-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin: 0;
}

/* Timeline on Process Page */
.timeline-track {
    position: relative;
}

.timeline-track::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 40px;
    bottom: 40px;
    left: 50%;
    width: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--deep-koncept-blue), var(--sky-blue), var(--sleek-red));
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 0;
}

.timeline-item {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* --- 12. TESTIMONIALS CAROUSEL --- */
.testimonial-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    margin: 1rem;
    position: relative;
}

.testimonial-quote-icon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 24px;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: rgba(40, 65, 128, 0.08);
}

.testimonial-stars {
    color: #F59E0B;
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.testimonial-text {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--text-body);
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.client-info {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
}

.client-avatar {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--deep-blue-surface);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--deep-koncept-blue);
    border: 2px solid var(--sky-blue);
}

.client-name {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--deep-koncept-blue);
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.client-location {
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* --- 13. BLOG / DESIGN IDEAS CARDS --- */
.blog-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    transition: var(--transition);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

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

.blog-img-wrap {
    height: 220px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.blog-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-img-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.blog-category-tag {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    background: var(--sleek-red);
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.blog-card-body {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.blog-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--deep-koncept-blue);
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.blog-excerpt {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

/* --- 14. ACCORDION / FAQ --- */
.faq-accordion .accordion-item {
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm) !important;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.faq-accordion .accordion-button {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--deep-koncept-blue);
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: none;
}

.faq-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
    color: var(--sleek-red);
    background-color: var(--deep-blue-surface);
}

.faq-accordion .accordion-button::after {
    filter: grayscale(1);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed)::after {
    filter: none;
}

.faq-accordion .accordion-body {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-body);
    line-height: 1.7;
    background: var(--white);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

/* --- 15. CONTACT & LEAD FORMS --- */
.contact-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 2rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    height: 100%;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.contact-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: var(--sky-blue);
}

.contact-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: var(--deep-blue-surface);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--deep-koncept-blue);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.form-luxury {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 3rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.form-label-custom {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--deep-koncept-blue);
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.form-control-custom,
.form-select-custom {
    border: 1px solid #D5DCE8;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    background-color: #FAFBFC;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-control-custom:focus,
.form-select-custom:focus {
    border-color: var(--deep-koncept-blue);
    background-color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(40, 65, 128, 0.12);
    outline: none;
}

/* --- 16. FINAL CTA BANNER --- */
.cta-banner-section {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--deep-koncept-blue) 0%, var(--deep-blue-dark) 100%);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 6rem 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-banner-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 10% 80%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) 0%, transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-banner-section .section-subtitle.light {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.cta-banner-section .section-subtitle.light::before {
    background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
    width: 28px;
    height: 2px;
}

.cta-title {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-size: calc(2.1rem + 1.2vw);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    line-height: 1.15;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.cta-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    opacity: 0.95;
}

.cta-banner-section .btn-sleek {
    background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
    color: #121826 !important;
    border: 2px solid #FFFFFF !important;
    font-weight: 750;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.cta-banner-section .btn-sleek:hover {
    background-color: #F0F4FA !important;
    color: var(--sleek-red) !important;
    border-color: #F0F4FA !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.cta-banner-section .btn-outline-white {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border: 2px solid #FFFFFF !important;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.cta-banner-section .btn-outline-white:hover {
    background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
    color: var(--deep-blue-dark) !important;
    border-color: #FFFFFF !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* --- 17. GLOBAL FOOTER --- */
.footer-sleek {
    background-color: #2A3A6B;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    padding-top: 5rem;
    border-top: 4px solid var(--deep-koncept-blue);
}

.footer-logo-img {
    height: 38px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.footer-lead {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    color: #F1F5F9 !important;
}

.footer-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 36px;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: #00E5FF;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.6);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

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

.footer-links li {
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-links a {
    color: #E2E8F0 !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: #00E5FF !important;
    padding-left: 6px;
}

.footer-links a i {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #00E5FF !important;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-links a:hover i {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

.footer-contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #F1F5F9 !important;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-contact-item span {
    color: #F1F5F9 !important;
}

.footer-contact-item i {
    color: #00E5FF !important;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-top: 2px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.45));
}

.footer-contact-item a {
    color: #F1F5F9 !important;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-contact-item a:hover {
    color: #00E5FF !important;
}

.footer-social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.social-icon-btn {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.social-icon-btn:hover {
    background: #00E5FF;
    border-color: #00E5FF;
    color: #0E172D;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.5);
}

.footer-bottom {
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22) !important;
    padding: 1.85rem 0;
    margin-top: 4rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.footer-bottom p {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    line-height: 1.6;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.footer-bottom a {
    color: #E2E8F0 !important;
    margin-left: 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: color 0.25s ease, text-shadow 0.25s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-bottom a:hover {
    color: #00E5FF !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.6);
}

/* --- THE BUBBLES MEDIA HOVER ANIMATION --- */
.footer-bottom .footer-credit-link {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    color: #38BDF8 !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-left: 0.35rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease, text-shadow 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.footer-bottom .footer-credit-link:hover {
    color: #00E5FF !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.8), 0 0 20px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.4);
}

/* Floating Bubbles Container */
.bubbles-effect-container {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 80%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 70px;
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: visible;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.25s ease, visibility 0.25s ease;
}

.footer-credit-link:hover .bubbles-effect-container {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

/* Individual Soap Bubbles */
.bubble-particle {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) 0%, rgba(100, 181, 246, 0.7) 40%, rgba(229, 32, 39, 0.2) 75%, rgba(55, 120, 182, 0.5) 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(100, 181, 246, 0.6), inset 0 0 4px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0;
}

.footer-credit-link:hover .bubble-particle {
    animation: riseAndPop 1.8s infinite ease-in;
}

/* Staggered Bubble Positions, Sizes, and Animations */
.footer-credit-link:hover .bubble-1 {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    left: 8%;
    animation-delay: 0.05s;
    animation-duration: 1.4s;
}

.footer-credit-link:hover .bubble-2 {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    left: 24%;
    animation-delay: 0.35s;
    animation-duration: 1.7s;
}

.footer-credit-link:hover .bubble-3 {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    left: 42%;
    animation-delay: 0.15s;
    animation-duration: 1.2s;
}

.footer-credit-link:hover .bubble-4 {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    left: 58%;
    animation-delay: 0.5s;
    animation-duration: 1.9s;
}

.footer-credit-link:hover .bubble-5 {
    width: 11px;
    height: 11px;
    left: 74%;
    animation-delay: 0.25s;
    animation-duration: 1.5s;
}

.footer-credit-link:hover .bubble-6 {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    left: 88%;
    animation-delay: 0.6s;
    animation-duration: 1.3s;
}

.footer-credit-link:hover .bubble-7 {
    width: 13px;
    height: 13px;
    left: 98%;
    animation-delay: 0.8s;
    animation-duration: 1.6s;
}

@keyframes riseAndPop {
    0% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(0.35);
    }
    15% {
        opacity: 0.95;
        transform: translate(-3px, -15px) scale(0.9);
    }
    50% {
        opacity: 0.95;
        transform: translate(4px, -36px) scale(1.1);
    }
    80% {
        opacity: 0.85;
        transform: translate(-3px, -52px) scale(1.25);
    }
    95% {
        opacity: 0.9;
        transform: translate(1px, -62px) scale(1.4);
    }
    100% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translate(0, -68px) scale(1.65);
        box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    }
}

/* Dynamic JS Generated Floating Bubbles */
.dynamic-bubble {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 2px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) 0%, rgba(100, 181, 246, 0.75) 40%, rgba(229, 32, 39, 0.25) 75%, rgba(55, 120, 182, 0.6) 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(100, 181, 246, 0.7), inset 0 0 4px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 10;
    animation: dynamicBubbleFloat 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94) forwards;
}

@keyframes dynamicBubbleFloat {
    0% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(0.3);
    }
    15% {
        opacity: 0.95;
        transform: translate(-4px, -18px) scale(0.9);
    }
    55% {
        opacity: 0.95;
        transform: translate(5px, -45px) scale(1.15);
    }
    85% {
        opacity: 0.8;
        transform: translate(-2px, -62px) scale(1.3);
    }
    100% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translate(1px, -74px) scale(1.6);
    }
}

/* --- 18. FLOATING BUTTONS (WHATSAPP & CALL) --- */
.floating-actions-container {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    z-index: 1040;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.floating-btn {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    transition: var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    position: relative;
}

.floating-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    color: var(--white);
}

.floating-whatsapp {
    background-color: #25D366;
}

.floating-whatsapp::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -3px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid #25D366;
    animation: pulse-ring 2s infinite;
}

.floating-call {
    background-color: var(--sleek-red);
}

.back-to-top-btn {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 24px;
    left: 24px;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: var(--deep-koncept-blue);
    color: var(--white);
    border: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 1030;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.back-to-top-btn.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.back-to-top-btn:hover {
    background: var(--sleek-red);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

@keyframes pulse-ring {
    0% { transform: scale(0.95); opacity: 0.8; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.2); opacity: 0; }
    100% { transform: scale(0.95); opacity: 0; }
}

/* --- 19. REVEAL & MICRO ANIMATIONS --- */
.reveal-fade-up {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(28px);
    transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.reveal-fade-up.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Modal Styling */
.modal-content {
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: none;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.modal-header {
    background-color: var(--deep-koncept-blue);
    color: var(--white);
    border-top-left-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border-top-right-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.modal-header .btn-close {
    filter: invert(1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHY CHOOSE US (INFINITE LEFT-TO-RIGHT MARQUEE SCROLL)
   ========================================================================== */
.why-choose-us-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 3.5rem 0 3.8rem;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(18, 30, 58, 0.08);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(18, 30, 58, 0.08);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.why-choose-us-section .section-header-compact {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
}

.why-choose-us-section .why-choose-main-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 2.8vw, 2.35rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #121826;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.why-choose-us-section .why-choose-main-title::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 44px;
    height: 3px;
    background: #E52027;
    margin: 10px auto 0;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Infinite Marquee Track (Left to Right) */
.why-choose-marquee-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 0.75rem 0 1rem;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 5%, black 95%, transparent 100%);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 5%, black 95%, transparent 100%);
}

.why-choose-marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    width: max-content;
    animation: scrollLeftToRight 36s linear infinite;
    will-change: transform;
}

.why-choose-marquee-wrapper:hover .why-choose-marquee-track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes scrollLeftToRight {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateX(0%);
    }
}

.why-choose-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding-right: 1.25rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.why-choose-card {
    width: 185px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1.5rem 0.85rem 1.35rem;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(18, 30, 58, 0.08);
    border-radius: 14px;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(18, 30, 58, 0.04);
    position: relative;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.why-choose-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(40, 65, 128, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(229, 32, 39, 0.35);
}

.why-choose-card .icon-wrapper {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.why-choose-card:hover .icon-wrapper {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.why-choose-card .card-primary-text {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #121826;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.why-choose-card .card-primary-text .highlight-stat {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #E52027;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.why-choose-card .card-secondary-text {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #64748B;
    margin-top: 2px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   OUR END-TO-END HOME INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES IN HYDERABAD
   ========================================================================== */
.end-to-end-services-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 5rem 0 4.5rem;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(18, 30, 58, 0.08);
}

.services-hyd-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.services-hyd-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.2vw, 2.75rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #121826;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.services-hyd-title .highlight-city {
    color: #FF5A36;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF6B35 0%, #E52027 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* 15-Grid Layout (Desktop: 5 Columns x 3 Rows) */
.services-hyd-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem 1.75rem;
    max-width: 1140px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.services-hyd-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1.25rem 0.75rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: transparent;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.services-hyd-card:hover {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: rgba(255, 90, 54, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(18, 30, 58, 0.06);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.services-hyd-icon-wrap {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.services-hyd-card:hover .services-hyd-icon-wrap {
    transform: scale(1.12);
}

.hyd-svg {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.services-hyd-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #121826;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.35;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.services-hyd-card:hover .services-hyd-name {
    color: #FF5A36;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICES HYDERABAD: MICRO-ANIMATIONS (IDLE & HOVER)
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Modular Kitchen */
.anim-chimney-steam {
    animation: steamRise 3s ease-in-out infinite;
    transform-origin: center bottom;
}
@keyframes steamRise {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 0.5; }
    50% { transform: translateY(-3px); opacity: 1; }
}

/* 2. Wardrobe Hanger */
.anim-hanger {
    transform-origin: 38px 27px;
    animation: hangerSwing 3.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes hangerSwing {
    0%, 100% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    50% { transform: rotate(-8deg); }
}

/* 3. TV Screen Ambient Glow */
.anim-tv-screen {
    transition: filter 0.35s ease;
}
.services-hyd-card:hover .anim-tv-screen {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(255, 90, 54, 0.5));
}

/* 4. Wine Glass Sparkle */
.anim-wine-glass {
    transform-origin: center bottom;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}
.services-hyd-card:hover .anim-wine-glass {
    transform: rotate(-10deg) scale(1.1);
}

/* 5. Pooja Bell & Diya Flame */
.anim-pooja-bell {
    transform-origin: 32px 20px;
    animation: bellSway 3.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes bellSway {
    0%, 100% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    30% { transform: rotate(8deg); }
    70% { transform: rotate(-8deg); }
}
.anim-diya-flame {
    transform-origin: 32px 43px;
    animation: flameFlicker 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes flameFlicker {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.9; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.15) scaleY(1.2); opacity: 1; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(255, 90, 54, 0.8)); }
}

/* 6. False Ceiling Glow */
.anim-ceiling-glow {
    animation: ceilingPulse 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes ceilingPulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
    50% { transform: scale(1.2); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(255, 90, 54, 0.6)); }
}

/* 7. Smart Lights Cone */
.anim-light-cone {
    animation: lightConePulse 3.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes lightConePulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.25; }
    50% { opacity: 0.5; }
}

/* 8. Fluted Wall Paneling Sheen */
.services-hyd-card:hover .anim-slat-1,
.services-hyd-card:hover .anim-slat-2,
.services-hyd-card:hover .anim-slat-3,
.services-hyd-card:hover .anim-slat-4,
.services-hyd-card:hover .anim-slat-5,
.services-hyd-card:hover .anim-slat-6 {
    stroke: #E52027;
}

/* 9. Foyer Mirror Gleam */
.anim-foyer-plant {
    transform-origin: 38px 32px;
    animation: plantSway 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes plantSway {
    0%, 100% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    50% { transform: rotate(6deg); }
}

/* 10. Study Lamp */
.anim-study-lamp {
    transform-origin: 42px 28px;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}
.services-hyd-card:hover .anim-study-lamp {
    transform: rotate(-8deg);
}

/* 11. Living Sofa Cushion */
.anim-sofa-cushion {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.services-hyd-card:hover .anim-sofa-cushion {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* 12. Pooja Unit & Bed Pillows */
.anim-bed-pillow {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.services-hyd-card:hover .anim-bed-pillow {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* 13. Space Saving Pivot Arrow */
.anim-pivot-arrow {
    transform-origin: 48px 30px;
    animation: pivotNudge 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pivotNudge {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0); }
    50% { transform: translate(2px, -2px); }
}

/* 14. Bathroom Water Drop */
.anim-water-drop {
    animation: waterDrip 2.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes waterDrip {
    0% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
    60% { transform: translateY(5px); opacity: 0; }
    100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 0; }
}

/* 15. Balcony Leaf Flutter */
.anim-balcony-leaf-1 {
    transform-origin: 28px 38px;
    animation: leafFlutter 3.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes leafFlutter {
    0%, 100% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    50% { transform: rotate(-7deg); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOW IT WORKS (5-STEP HORIZONTAL INTERACTIVE TIMELINE)
   ========================================================================== */
.how-it-works-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 5rem 0 5.5rem;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(18, 30, 58, 0.08);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.how-it-works-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3.75rem;
}

.how-it-works-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.5vw, 2.85rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #121826;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* Timeline Wrapper & Connector Track */
.how-it-works-timeline-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto 3.75rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
}

/* Connecting Horizontal Line Behind Circles */
.how-it-works-connector {
    position: absolute;
    top: 44px; /* Exactly vertical center of 86px circle */
    left: 10%;
    right: 10%;
    height: 3px;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 999px;
}

.connector-track-base {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 999px;
}

.connector-track-pulse {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, 
        transparent 0%, 
        rgba(255, 90, 54, 0.15) 20%, 
        #FF5A36 50%, 
        #E52027 80%, 
        transparent 100%);
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: hiwPulseFlow 3.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite;
    border-radius: 999px;
}

@keyframes hiwPulseFlow {
    0% {
        background-position: 200% 0;
    }
    100% {
        background-position: -200% 0;
    }
}

/* Steps Grid */
.how-it-works-steps-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.how-it-works-step-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0 0.5rem;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

/* Circular Node */
.step-circle-node {
    width: 86px;
    height: 86px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 2px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(18, 30, 58, 0.06);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
    outline: none;
}

.step-circle-node::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 4px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #FFF9F7;
    z-index: 0;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.step-circle-node svg {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

/* Badge Number */
.step-badge-number {
    position: absolute;
    top: -2px;
    right: -2px;
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #121E3A;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(18, 30, 58, 0.18);
    z-index: 3;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

/* Typography Under Circle */
.step-node-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #121826;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.step-node-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #64748B;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin: 0;
    max-width: 175px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

/* Card Hover States */
.how-it-works-step-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.how-it-works-step-card:hover .step-circle-node {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    border-color: #FF5A36;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(255, 90, 54, 0.25), 0 0 0 5px rgba(255, 90, 54, 0.12);
}

.how-it-works-step-card:hover .step-circle-node::before {
    background: #FFF1EC;
}

.how-it-works-step-card:hover .step-badge-number {
    background: #FF5A36;
    transform: scale(1.15);
}

.how-it-works-step-card:hover .step-node-title {
    color: #FF5A36;
}

.how-it-works-step-card:hover .step-node-subtitle {
    color: #334155;
}

/* Bottom CTA Button matching reference image */
.how-it-works-cta-wrap {
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.btn-hiw-consultation {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.95rem 2.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF6B35 0%, #FF5A36 40%, #E52027 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255, 90, 54, 0.35);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.btn-hiw-consultation::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -60%;
    width: 40%;
    height: 200%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4), transparent);
    transform: rotate(25deg);
    animation: hiwBtnShimmer 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes hiwBtnShimmer {
    0%, 65% {
        left: -60%;
    }
    100% {
        left: 140%;
    }
}

.btn-hiw-consultation:hover {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(255, 90, 54, 0.48);
}

.btn-hiw-consultation:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.99);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOW IT WORKS: ICON IDLE & HOVER ANIMATIONS
   ========================================================================== */

/* Staggered soft float for each circle */
.how-it-works-step-card:nth-child(1) .step-circle-node svg {
    animation: hiwFloat 4.2s ease-in-out infinite 0s;
}
.how-it-works-step-card:nth-child(2) .step-circle-node svg {
    animation: hiwFloat 4.2s ease-in-out infinite 0.8s;
}
.how-it-works-step-card:nth-child(3) .step-circle-node svg {
    animation: hiwFloat 4.2s ease-in-out infinite 1.6s;
}
.how-it-works-step-card:nth-child(4) .step-circle-node svg {
    animation: hiwFloat 4.2s ease-in-out infinite 2.4s;
}
.how-it-works-step-card:nth-child(5) .step-circle-node svg {
    animation: hiwFloat 4.2s ease-in-out infinite 3.2s;
}

@keyframes hiwFloat {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translateY(-3.5px);
    }
}

/* 1. Meet Designer: Stylus tilt & Sparkle gleam */
.hiw-anim-stylus {
    transform-origin: 44px 28px;
    animation: hiwStylusTilt 3s ease-in-out infinite;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

@keyframes hiwStylusTilt {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: rotate(0deg);
    }
    50% {
        transform: rotate(-10deg) translate(-1px, 1px);
    }
}

.hiw-anim-sparkle,
.hiw-anim-spark-tool {
    transform-origin: center;
    animation: hiwSparkPulse 2.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes hiwSparkPulse {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: scale(0.85);
        opacity: 0.6;
    }
    50% {
        transform: scale(1.2) rotate(15deg);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

.how-it-works-step-card:hover .hiw-anim-stylus {
    transform: rotate(-18deg) scale(1.15);
}

.how-it-works-step-card:hover .hiw-anim-sparkle {
    transform: scale(1.4) rotate(45deg);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(255, 90, 54, 0.8));
}

/* 2. 3D Design & Plan: Floating isometric cube & Roof line breathe */
.hiw-anim-cube {
    transform-origin: 32px 28px;
    animation: hiwCubeFloat 3.2s ease-in-out infinite;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

@keyframes hiwCubeFloat {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.08);
    }
}

.how-it-works-step-card:hover .hiw-anim-cube {
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.18);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8));
}

/* 3. Material Sign-Off: Aerodynamic Plane Glide & Checkmark */
.hiw-anim-plane {
    transform-origin: 32px 32px;
    animation: hiwPlaneGlide 3.4s ease-in-out infinite;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

@keyframes hiwPlaneGlide {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translate(0, 0);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translate(3px, -2px);
    }
}

.hiw-anim-check {
    animation: hiwCheckShine 3s ease-in-out infinite 0.3s;
}

@keyframes hiwCheckShine {
    0%, 65%, 100% {
        opacity: 1;
    }
    80% {
        opacity: 0.5;
    }
}

.how-it-works-step-card:hover .hiw-anim-plane {
    transform: translate(6px, -4px) scale(1.08);
}

.how-it-works-step-card:hover .hiw-anim-check-dot {
    transform: scale(1.2);
    fill: #FF5A36;
}

/* 4. Precision Installation: Wrench oscillation */
.hiw-anim-wrench {
    transform-origin: 32px 32px;
    animation: hiwWrenchSwing 3.6s ease-in-out infinite;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

@keyframes hiwWrenchSwing {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: rotate(0deg);
    }
    35% {
        transform: rotate(9deg);
    }
    75% {
        transform: rotate(-6deg);
    }
}

.how-it-works-step-card:hover .hiw-anim-wrench {
    transform: rotate(20deg) scale(1.12);
}

.how-it-works-step-card:hover .hiw-anim-spark-tool {
    transform: scale(1.4) rotate(35deg);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(255, 90, 54, 0.8));
}

/* 5. Handover & Warranty: Delivery truck suspension & wheel turn */
.hiw-anim-truck {
    transform-origin: 32px 35px;
    animation: hiwTruckDrive 3.2s ease-in-out infinite;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

@keyframes hiwTruckDrive {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translateY(-2px);
    }
}

.hiw-anim-motion-1,
.hiw-anim-motion-2 {
    animation: hiwMotionBreathe 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes hiwMotionBreathe {
    0%, 100% {
        opacity: 0.3;
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
    50% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(-2px);
    }
}

.hiw-anim-wheel-1,
.hiw-anim-wheel-2 {
    transform-origin: center;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.how-it-works-step-card:hover .hiw-anim-truck {
    transform: translateX(4px) scale(1.05);
}

.how-it-works-step-card:hover .hiw-anim-wheel-1,
.how-it-works-step-card:hover .hiw-anim-wheel-2 {
    animation: hiwSpinWheels 0.8s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes hiwSpinWheels {
    from {
        transform: rotate(0deg);
    }
    to {
        transform: rotate(360deg);
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHY CHOOSE US: MARQUEE ICON ANIMATIONS (IDLE & HOVER)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Staggered gentle idle floating for Why Choose Us cards' icon wrappers */
.why-choose-card:nth-child(8n+1) .icon-wrapper {
    animation: wcIconFloat 4.2s ease-in-out infinite 0s;
}
.why-choose-card:nth-child(8n+2) .icon-wrapper {
    animation: wcIconFloat 4.2s ease-in-out infinite 0.5s;
}
.why-choose-card:nth-child(8n+3) .icon-wrapper {
    animation: wcIconFloat 4.2s ease-in-out infinite 1s;
}
.why-choose-card:nth-child(8n+4) .icon-wrapper {
    animation: wcIconFloat 4.2s ease-in-out infinite 1.5s;
}
.why-choose-card:nth-child(8n+5) .icon-wrapper {
    animation: wcIconFloat 4.2s ease-in-out infinite 2s;
}
.why-choose-card:nth-child(8n+6) .icon-wrapper {
    animation: wcIconFloat 4.2s ease-in-out infinite 2.5s;
}
.why-choose-card:nth-child(8n+7) .icon-wrapper {
    animation: wcIconFloat 4.2s ease-in-out infinite 3s;
}
.why-choose-card:nth-child(8n+8) .icon-wrapper {
    animation: wcIconFloat 4.2s ease-in-out infinite 3.5s;
}

@keyframes wcIconFloat {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translateY(-5px);
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHY CHOOSE US: 7 BRAND TRUST PILLARS ANIMATIONS
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Dedicated Project Team: Star Twinkle & Lead Architect Hover */
.wc-anim-team-star {
    transform-origin: 32px 43px;
    animation: wcTeamStarTwinkle 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes wcTeamStarTwinkle {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        filter: drop-shadow(0 0 1px #E52027);
    }
    50% {
        transform: scale(1.35) rotate(15deg);
        filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(229, 32, 39, 0.7));
    }
}

.wc-anim-team-lead {
    transform-origin: 32px 30px;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

/* 2. End to End Execution: Workflow Gear Rotation & Flow Pulse */
.wc-anim-exec-gear {
    transform-origin: 32px 19px;
    animation: wcGearSpin 8s linear infinite;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

@keyframes wcGearSpin {
    from {
        transform: rotate(0deg);
    }
    to {
        transform: rotate(360deg);
    }
}

.wc-anim-exec-path {
    stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    animation: wcFlowDash 2.5s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes wcFlowDash {
    to {
        stroke-dashoffset: -12;
    }
}

/* 3. Personalized Designs: Drafting Pen Tilt & Creative Sparkle */
.wc-anim-design-pen {
    transform-origin: 29px 27px;
    animation: wcPenSketch 3s ease-in-out infinite;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

@keyframes wcPenSketch {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: rotate(0deg);
    }
    50% {
        transform: rotate(-8deg) translate(-1px, -2px);
    }
}

.wc-anim-design-sparkle {
    transform-origin: 49px 14px;
    animation: wcSparkleGlow 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes wcSparkleGlow {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: scale(0.9);
        opacity: 0.7;
    }
    50% {
        transform: scale(1.3) rotate(20deg);
        opacity: 1;
        filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px #E52027);
    }
}

/* 4. Value for Money: Balance Scale Tilt & Coin Float */
.wc-anim-scale-beam {
    transform-origin: 32px 18px;
    animation: wcScaleSway 4s ease-in-out infinite;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

@keyframes wcScaleSway {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: rotate(0deg);
    }
    33% {
        transform: rotate(3.5deg);
    }
    66% {
        transform: rotate(-3.5deg);
    }
}

.wc-anim-value-coin {
    transform-origin: 47px 30px;
    animation: wcCoinBounce 2.8s ease-in-out infinite;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

@keyframes wcCoinBounce {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.08);
        filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(229, 32, 39, 0.5));
    }
}

/* 5. Quality Assurance: Seal Pulse & Checkmark Pop */
.wc-anim-qa-badge {
    transform-origin: 32px 27px;
    animation: wcSealPulse 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.wc-anim-qa-check {
    transform-origin: 32px 28px;
    animation: wcCheckPop 3s ease-in-out infinite;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

@keyframes wcCheckPop {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: scale(1);
    }
    50% {
        transform: scale(1.15);
    }
}

.wc-anim-qa-ribbons {
    transform-origin: 32px 41px;
    animation: wcRibbonWave 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* 6. Transparent Pricing: Glass Hover & Price Tag Sway */
.wc-anim-pricing-glass {
    transform-origin: 41px 31px;
    animation: wcGlassFloat 3.2s ease-in-out infinite;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

@keyframes wcGlassFloat {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translate(0, 0);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translate(2px, -3px) rotate(4deg);
        filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(18, 30, 58, 0.15));
    }
}

.wc-anim-pricing-tag {
    transform-origin: 17px 19px;
    animation: wcTagSway 4s ease-in-out infinite;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

@keyframes wcTagSway {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: rotate(0deg);
    }
    50% {
        transform: rotate(-3deg);
    }
}

/* 7. Flat 10-Year Warranty: Badge Pulse & Ribbon Wave */
.wc-anim-warranty-ribbons {
    transform-origin: 32px 42px;
    animation: wcRibbonWave 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes wcRibbonWave {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: rotate(0deg);
    }
    50% {
        transform: rotate(3deg) scaleY(1.04);
    }
}

.wc-anim-warranty-badge {
    transform-origin: 32px 28px;
    animation: wcSealPulse 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

@keyframes wcSealPulse {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: scale(1);
    }
    50% {
        transform: scale(1.06);
    }
}

/* Interactive Card Hover Amplifications */
.why-choose-card:hover .wc-anim-team-lead {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.06);
}

.why-choose-card:hover .wc-anim-team-star {
    transform: scale(1.4) rotate(30deg);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 7px #E52027);
}

.why-choose-card:hover .wc-anim-exec-gear {
    animation-duration: 3s;
    transform: scale(1.15);
}

.why-choose-card:hover .wc-anim-design-pen {
    transform: rotate(-15deg) translate(-2px, -4px) scale(1.1);
}

.why-choose-card:hover .wc-anim-design-sparkle {
    transform: scale(1.5) rotate(45deg);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px #E52027);
}

.why-choose-card:hover .wc-anim-scale-beam {
    transform: rotate(6deg);
}

.why-choose-card:hover .wc-anim-value-coin {
    transform: scale(1.2) translateY(-4px);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 10px rgba(229, 32, 39, 0.6));
}

.why-choose-card:hover .wc-anim-qa-badge {
    transform: scale(1.12) rotate(6deg);
}

.why-choose-card:hover .wc-anim-qa-check {
    transform: scale(1.25);
}

.why-choose-card:hover .wc-anim-pricing-glass {
    transform: translate(3px, -5px) scale(1.15) rotate(8deg);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 14px rgba(18, 30, 58, 0.2));
}

.why-choose-card:hover .wc-anim-pricing-tag {
    transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.04);
}

.why-choose-card:hover .wc-anim-warranty-badge {
    transform: scale(1.12) rotate(8deg);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10.1 FROM DESIGN TO DELIVERY (6-STEP INTERACTIVE WORKFLOW)
   ========================================================================== */

.design-to-delivery-section {
    padding: 6.5rem 0 6rem;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.design-to-delivery-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1400px;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 15%, rgba(229, 32, 39, 0.03) 0%, transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.delivery-process-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

.delivery-process-title strong {
    color: var(--accent-color);
    font-weight: 800;
}

/* --- STEPPER PROGRESS TRACKER --- */
.process-stepper-container {
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 2.75rem auto 3.5rem;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
}

.process-stepper-track {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
}

.process-track-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    height: 3px;
    background: #E2E8F0;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 1;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.process-progress-bar {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 20px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--accent-color);
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 2;
    border-radius: 4px;
    width: 0%;
    transition: width 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.step-bullet-btn {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: none;
    background: #E2E8F0;
    color: #64748B;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    outline: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.step-bullet-btn:hover {
    background: #CBD5E1;
    color: #1E293B;
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.step-bullet-btn.completed {
    background: #FEE2E2;
    color: var(--accent-color);
}

.step-bullet-btn.active {
    background: var(--accent-color);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: scale(1.15);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(229, 32, 39, 0.38), 0 0 0 6px rgba(229, 32, 39, 0.15);
}

/* --- SLIDER STAGE & NAV BUTTONS --- */
.process-slider-wrapper {
    max-width: 1040px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 4.5rem;
    min-height: 360px;
}

.process-nav-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    outline: none;
}

.process-nav-arrow:hover {
    background: var(--accent-color);
    border-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(229, 32, 39, 0.28);
}

.process-prev-btn {
    left: 0;
}

.process-next-btn {
    right: 0;
}

.process-slides-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 320px;
}

.process-slide {
    display: none;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(12px);
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
}

.process-slide.active {
    display: block;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    animation: processSlideIn 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes processSlideIn {
    0% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(16px);
    }
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Slide Content */
.step-card-content {
    padding: 1rem 0;
}

.step-main-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.step-main-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: #475569;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    max-width: 480px;
}

/* Slide Illustration Box */
.step-illustration-box {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.5rem;
}

.process-svg {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 490px;
    height: auto;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 24px rgba(18, 30, 58, 0.04));
    overflow: visible;
}

/* Bottom CTA button */
.btn-process-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.95rem 2.5rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(229, 32, 39, 0.28);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-process-cta:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(229, 32, 39, 0.38);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SCENE SVG KEYFRAME ANIMATIONS
   ========================================================================== */

/* Scene 1: Meet Your Designer */
.anim-lamp-shade {
    transform-origin: 220px 60px;
    animation: lampPendantSwing 4.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes lampPendantSwing {
    0% { transform: rotate(-3.5deg); }
    100% { transform: rotate(3.5deg); }
}

.anim-light-beam {
    transform-origin: 220px 92px;
    animation: lightBeamBreathe 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes lightBeamBreathe {
    0% { opacity: 0.35; transform: scaleX(0.96); }
    100% { opacity: 0.6; transform: scaleX(1.04); }
}

.anim-gesture-arm {
    transform-origin: 268px 155px;
    animation: armExplain 3.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes armExplain {
    0%, 100% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    50% { transform: rotate(-6deg) translateY(-2px); }
}

.anim-laptop-glow circle {
    animation: logoGlow 2.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes logoGlow {
    0% { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 2px rgba(229, 32, 39, 0.3)); }
    100% { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(229, 32, 39, 0.8)); }
}

.anim-succulent {
    transform-origin: 420px 205px;
    animation: plantGentleSway 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes plantGentleSway {
    0% { transform: rotate(-2deg); }
    100% { transform: rotate(3deg); }
}

/* Scene 2: Book Your Order */
.anim-room-iso {
    animation: isoRoomFloat 4.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes isoRoomFloat {
    0% { transform: translateY(0); }
    100% { transform: translateY(-4px); }
}

.anim-quote-card {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.step-illustration-box:hover .anim-quote-card {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.anim-cursor-click {
    transform-origin: 340px 214px;
    animation: cursorClickTap 2.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes cursorClickTap {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
    40% { transform: translate(-3px, -3px) scale(0.92); }
    48% { transform: translate(-3px, -3px) scale(0.85); }
    56% { transform: translate(-3px, -3px) scale(0.95); }
    70% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
}

.anim-click-ripple {
    transform-origin: 340px 214px;
    animation: ripplePulse 2.6s ease-out infinite;
}

@keyframes ripplePulse {
    0%, 45% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.3); }
    50% { opacity: 0.9; transform: scale(0.6); }
    75% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(2.4); }
    100% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(2.4); }
}

/* Scene 3: Finalise Your Design */
.anim-measure-arm {
    transform-origin: 318px 125px;
    animation: measureArmNudge 3.2s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes measureArmNudge {
    0% { transform: translateY(0); }
    100% { transform: translateY(-5px); }
}

.anim-laser-beam {
    animation: laserScanDown 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes laserScanDown {
    0% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 0.8; }
    50% { opacity: 1; }
    100% { transform: translateY(120px); opacity: 0.8; }
}

/* Scene 4: Send Designs to Factory */
.anim-cad-laptop {
    transform-origin: 250px 180px;
    animation: cadFloating 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes cadFloating {
    0% { transform: translateY(0); }
    100% { transform: translateY(-4px); }
}

.anim-pulse-ring {
    transform-origin: 250px 175px;
    animation: radarRadarWave 2.8s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.4, 1) infinite;
}

@keyframes radarRadarWave {
    0% { transform: scale(0.7); opacity: 0.85; }
    70% { transform: scale(1.35); opacity: 0.15; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.5); opacity: 0; }
}

.anim-steam {
    animation: steamRiseDrift 2.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.anim-steam:nth-child(2) {
    animation-delay: 0.8s;
}

@keyframes steamRiseDrift {
    0% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(0) scaleY(0.7); }
    50% { opacity: 0.7; }
    100% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-10px) scaleY(1.2); }
}

/* Scene 5: Kick Off Dispatch */
.anim-conveyor-rollers circle {
    transform-origin: center;
    animation: rollerRotation 3.5s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes rollerRotation {
    0% { stroke-dasharray: 4 2; stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
    100% { stroke-dasharray: 4 2; stroke-dashoffset: 20; }
}

.anim-dispatch-technician {
    transform-origin: 230px 245px;
    animation: trolleyStep 3.2s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes trolleyStep {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(8px); }
}

/* Scene 6: Move In & Celebrate */
.anim-keys-swing {
    transform-origin: 288px 150px;
    animation: keysJingleSwing 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes keysJingleSwing {
    0% { transform: rotate(-8deg); }
    100% { transform: rotate(10deg); }
}

.anim-warranty-plaque {
    transform-origin: 372px 140px;
    animation: plaqueFloatGentle 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes plaqueFloatGentle {
    0% { transform: translateY(0); }
    100% { transform: translateY(-5px); }
}

.anim-celeb-star1 {
    transform-origin: 305px 83px;
    animation: starCelebration 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.anim-celeb-star2 {
    transform-origin: 260px 101.5px;
    animation: starCelebration 2s ease-in-out infinite 0.6s;
}

.anim-celeb-star3 {
    transform-origin: 400px 70.5px;
    animation: starCelebration 2s ease-in-out infinite 1.2s;
}

@keyframes starCelebration {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(0.7) rotate(0deg); opacity: 0.4; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.3) rotate(45deg); opacity: 1; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px #E52027); }
}

.anim-plant-leaf-1 {
    transform-origin: 113px 205px;
    animation: plantSway1 3.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.anim-plant-leaf-2 {
    transform-origin: 113px 205px;
    animation: plantSway2 3.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.anim-plant-leaf-3 {
    transform-origin: 113px 185px;
    animation: plantSway3 4.2s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes plantSway1 {
    0% { transform: rotate(-3deg); }
    100% { transform: rotate(3deg); }
}

@keyframes plantSway2 {
    0% { transform: rotate(2deg); }
    100% { transform: rotate(-3deg); }
}

@keyframes plantSway3 {
    0% { transform: rotate(-4deg); }
    100% { transform: rotate(4deg); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9.1 TRANSPARENT MILESTONE PAYMENT EXPERIENCE (LIGHT LUXURY ARCHITECTURAL THEME)
   ========================================================================== */
.payment-experience-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 5.5rem 0 5.75rem;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F8FAFD 0%, #FFFFFF 45%, #F4F7FB 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(18, 30, 58, 0.08);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(18, 30, 58, 0.08);
    overflow: hidden;
    color: #121826;
}

.payment-experience-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 1000px;
    height: 480px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(229, 32, 39, 0.06) 0%, rgba(40, 65, 128, 0.03) 50%, transparent 75%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.payment-experience-section .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Section Header */
.payment-exp-header {
    margin-bottom: 3.25rem;
}

.payment-exp-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    color: #E52027;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
    position: relative;
}

.payment-exp-eyebrow::before,
.payment-exp-eyebrow::after {
    content: '';
    display: inline-block;
    width: 24px;
    height: 2px;
    background: #E52027;
    vertical-align: middle;
    margin: 0 10px;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.payment-exp-main-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 2.75rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #121826;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.payment-exp-subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.3vw, 1.15rem);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #4B5563;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    max-width: 780px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Stepper Container & Interactive Rail */
.payment-stepper-container {
    max-width: 860px;
    margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
}

.payment-slider-track-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.payment-rail-inner {
    position: absolute;
    top: 9px;
    left: 60px;
    right: 60px;
    height: 6px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.payment-track-base {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    height: 6px;
    background: #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 6px;
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.payment-track-fill {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 6px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #E52027 0%, #FF5A36 100%);
    border-radius: 6px;
    transition: width 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(229, 32, 39, 0.45);
}

.payment-slider-thumb {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 0;
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 4px solid #E52027;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(229, 32, 39, 0.45), 0 3px 12px rgba(229, 32, 39, 0.35);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    z-index: 5;
    transition: left 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: thumbPulseLight 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes thumbPulseLight {
    0% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(229, 32, 39, 0.45), 0 3px 12px rgba(229, 32, 39, 0.35);
    }
    70% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(229, 32, 39, 0), 0 3px 12px rgba(229, 32, 39, 0.35);
    }
    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(229, 32, 39, 0), 0 3px 12px rgba(229, 32, 39, 0.35);
    }
}

/* 4 Stepper Nodes Row */
.payment-steps-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}

.payment-step-node {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    width: 120px;
    outline: none;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.payment-step-node:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid #E52027;
    outline-offset: 4px;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

.payment-step-node .node-dot {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 3px solid #CBD5E1;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    z-index: 3;
}

.payment-step-node.completed .node-dot {
    background: #E52027;
    border-color: #E52027;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(229, 32, 39, 0.5);
}

.payment-step-node.active .node-dot {
    opacity: 0;
}

.payment-step-node .node-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 3px;
}

.payment-step-node .node-pay {
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #121826;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.payment-step-node.active .node-pay,
.payment-step-node.completed .node-pay {
    color: #E52027;
}

.payment-step-node .node-desc {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: #4B5563;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.payment-step-node.active .node-desc {
    color: #1F2937;
}

.payment-step-node .node-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: #F1F5F9;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    color: #64748B;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.payment-step-node.active .node-badge {
    background: #E52027;
    border-color: #E52027;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(229, 32, 39, 0.35);
}

.payment-step-node.completed .node-badge {
    background: #EFF6FF;
    border-color: #BFDBFE;
    color: #1D4ED8;
}

.payment-step-node:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.payment-step-node:hover .node-pay {
    color: #E52027;
}

/* Active Stage Badge Pill (Below Stepper) */
.payment-active-stage-pill-wrap {
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.payment-active-stage-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 9px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E52027 0%, #D8181F 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.85rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(229, 32, 39, 0.35);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.payment-active-stage-pill .pill-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    animation: pillDotPulse 1.8s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pillDotPulse {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 1;
    }
    50% {
        transform: scale(1.4);
        opacity: 0.6;
    }
}

/* Main Interactive Content Card Stage */
.payment-card-stage-container {
    max-width: 1040px;
    margin: 2.25rem auto 0;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(18, 30, 58, 0.1);
    border-top: 3px solid #E52027;
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 2.75rem 2.85rem 2.25rem;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(18, 30, 58, 0.08), 0 2px 6px rgba(18, 30, 58, 0.04);
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

/* Stage Panes & Stagger Animations */
.payment-panes-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

.payment-stage-pane {
    display: none;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(14px);
    transition: opacity 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.payment-stage-pane.active {
    display: block;
    animation: paymentPaneFadeIn 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes paymentPaneFadeIn {
    0% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(16px);
    }
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.payment-stage-pane.active .pane-header {
    animation: paneSlideDown 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

.payment-stage-pane.active .pane-photos-grid .col-md-4:nth-child(1) .pane-photo-card {
    animation: cardPopIn 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.05s forwards;
}

.payment-stage-pane.active .pane-photos-grid .col-md-4:nth-child(2) .pane-photo-card {
    animation: cardPopIn 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.12s forwards;
}

.payment-stage-pane.active .pane-photos-grid .col-md-4:nth-child(3) .pane-photo-card {
    animation: cardPopIn 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.19s forwards;
}

.payment-stage-pane.active .deliverables-grid {
    animation: paneFadeUp 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.12s forwards;
}

@keyframes paneSlideDown {
    0% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-12px);
    }
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@keyframes cardPopIn {
    0% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(16px) scale(0.97);
    }
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    }
}

@keyframes paneFadeUp {
    0% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(14px);
    }
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Pane Header */
.pane-header {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.pane-stage-kicker {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    color: #E52027;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.pane-stage-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 2.3vw, 2.05rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #121826;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin: 0;
}

.pane-payment-due-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #FEF2F2;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(229, 32, 39, 0.28);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.4rem;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #B91C1C;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(229, 32, 39, 0.06);
}

/* 3 Photo Highlights Grid */
.pane-photos-grid {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.pane-photo-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 225px;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    background: #F1F5F9;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(18, 30, 58, 0.06);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.pane-photo-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.pane-photo-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(18, 24, 38, 0.02) 0%, rgba(18, 24, 38, 0.4) 45%, rgba(14, 19, 30, 0.94) 100%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.pane-photo-card .highlight-kicker {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    color: #FF6B6D;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
    display: block;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.pane-photo-card .highlight-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin: 0;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.pane-photo-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(229, 32, 39, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(18, 30, 58, 0.12), 0 4px 12px rgba(229, 32, 39, 0.1);
}

.pane-photo-card:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Key Deliverables & Milestones */
.pane-deliverables-wrap {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    padding-top: 1.75rem;
    border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.deliverables-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    color: #121826;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.deliverables-heading::before {
    content: '';
    display: inline-block;
    width: 14px;
    height: 3px;
    background: #E52027;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.deliverables-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem 1.25rem;
}

.deliverable-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.9rem;
    padding: 0.95rem 1.2rem;
    background: #F8FAFD;
    border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.deliverable-item i {
    color: #E52027;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.deliverable-item span {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: #1F2937;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.deliverable-item:hover {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: #E52027;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(229, 32, 39, 0.12);
}

.deliverable-item:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px) scale(1.15);
}

/* Card Footer Controls & Guarantees */
.payment-card-footer {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.btn-payment-autoplay {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
    color: #334155;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.btn-payment-autoplay i {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #E52027;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-payment-autoplay:hover {
    background: #E52027;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: #E52027;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(229, 32, 39, 0.3);
}

.btn-payment-autoplay:hover i {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.btn-payment-autoplay.playing {
    background: #E52027;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: #E52027;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(229, 32, 39, 0.4);
}

.btn-payment-autoplay.playing i {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    animation: rotateIcon 4s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes rotateIcon {
    from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.payment-nav-hint {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #64748B;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.payment-guarantee-text {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #475569;
}

.payment-guarantee-text strong {
    color: #E52027;
    font-weight: 800;
}