/**
 * ==============================================================================
 * HST INDIA - MODERN ENTERPRISE CORPORATE STYLESHEET (V3 - REFINED EDITION)
 * Refinements:
 * 1. Removed ::before and ::after underline/line animations on navbar links completely.
 * 2. Added ample spacing between site logo and navbar.
 * 3. Services carousel margin optimized (no excessive gaps).
 * 4. 3-card equal-height display for Transparent Tiers (SAP Business One).
 * 5. High-contrast readable typography and working counters for The HST Advantage.
 * 6. Brand new footer layout matching the user's reference image (Forest-slate palette).
 * 7. Buttery smooth scroll optimizations (no lag/stuck effect).
 * ==============================================================================
 */

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

:root {
    /* Enterprise Color Palette */
    --color-primary: #0A192F;
    --color-primary-dark: #060E1A;
    --color-primary-light: #112240;
    --color-accent-blue: #2563EB;
    --color-accent-blue-hover: #1D4ED8;
    --color-accent-cyan: #06B6D4;
    --color-accent-gold: #F59E0B;
    --color-accent-gold-hover: #D97706;
    --color-accent-green: #10B981;

    /* Footer Palette (Arch Studio Style from user reference) */
    --color-footer-bg: #1B332B;
    --color-footer-text: #E2E8F0;
    --color-footer-muted: #94A3B8;
    --color-footer-gold: #E5A93C;

    /* Neutrals & Surfaces */
    --color-bg-body: #FFFFFF;
    --color-bg-subtle: #F8FAFC;
    --color-bg-card: #FFFFFF;
    --color-border: #E2E8F0;
    --color-border-subtle: rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);

    /* Text Colors */
    --color-text-main: #0F172A;
    --color-text-muted: #64748B;
    --color-text-light: #94A3B8;

    /* Typography */
    --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Google Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
    --font-heading: 'Outfit', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Google Sans', sans-serif;

    /* Shadows */
    --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px 0 rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.07), 0 2px 4px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    --shadow-lg: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    --shadow-xl: 0 20px 35px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12), 0 10px 15px -8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);

    /* Radii */
    --radius-sm: 6px;
    --radius-md: 10px;
    --radius-lg: 16px;
    --radius-xl: 24px;
    --radius-pill: 9999px;

    /* Transitions */
    --transition-fast: 0.15s ease;
    --transition-base: 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    --transition-smooth: 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* ==============================================================================
 * EXPANSIVE BOOTSTRAP 5.3+ CONTAINER SYSTEM
 * ============================================================================== */

@media (min-width: 576px) {
    .container {
        max-width: 540px !important;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .container {
        max-width: 720px !important;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .container {
        max-width: 960px !important;
    }

    .rd-navbar-nav {
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        gap: 8px !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
    }
}

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

@media (min-width: 1400px) {
    .container {
        max-width: 1380px !important;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1600px) {
    .container {
        max-width: 1520px !important;
    }
}

.container {
    padding-left: 24px !important;
    padding-right: 24px !important;
}

/* ==============================================================================
 * GLOBAL TYPOGRAPHY & SMOOTH SCROLL PERFORMANCE
 * ============================================================================== */

html {
    font-size: 16px;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
    /* Prevents jank/stuck conflict on trackpads */
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

body,
body * {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

body {
    color: var(--color-text-main);
    background-color: var(--color-bg-body);
    font-size: 0.975rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6,
.h1,
.h2,
.h3,
.h4,
.h5,
.h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-text-main);
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

h1,
.h1 {
    font-size: 3.25rem;
}

h2,
.h2 {
    font-size: 2.35rem;
}

h3,
.h3 {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
}

h4,
.h4 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
}

h5,
.h5 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
}

h6,
.h6 {
    font-size: 1rem;
}

p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.975rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* ==============================================================================
 * UNIFIED BUTTON CONSISTENCY
 * ============================================================================== */

.button,
.button-primary,
.button-secondary,
.button-outline-light,
.header-cta-btn,
button.button,
a.button {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 0.925rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em !important;
    height: 48px !important;
    min-height: 48px !important;
    max-height: 48px !important;
    padding: 0 28px !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill) !important;
    line-height: 48px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    transition: var(--transition-base) !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    border: none !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
}

.button-primary,
.header-cta-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent-blue), #1D4ED8) !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3) !important;
}

.button-primary:hover,
.header-cta-btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1D4ED8, #1E40AF) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.45) !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.button-secondary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent-gold), #D97706) !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3) !important;
}

.button-secondary:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D97706, #B45309) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.45) !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.button-outline-light {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px) !important;
}

.button-outline-light:hover {
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
    color: var(--color-primary) !important;
    border-color: #FFFFFF !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

.button-sm {
    height: 40px !important;
    min-height: 40px !important;
    max-height: 40px !important;
    line-height: 40px !important;
    padding: 0 20px !important;
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
}

/* ==============================================================================
 * HEADER: 2 LEVELS + REMOVED ::before ANIMATION COMPLETELY
 * ============================================================================== */

/* Level 1: Top Bar */
.header-top-bar {
    background: #0B1727;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 10px 0;
    color: #E2E8F0;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.header-top-bar a {
    color: #E2E8F0;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.header-top-bar a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent-gold);
}

.header-contact-items {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 28px;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
}

.header-contact-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.header-contact-item .icon {
    color: var(--color-accent-gold);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.header-social-items {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
}

.header-social-items .social-label {
    color: #94A3B8;
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-right: 4px;
}

.header-social-items a {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #E2E8F0;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.header-social-items a:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent-blue);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Level 2: Main Navbar */
.rd-navbar-modern {
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: 0 !important;
}

.rd-navbar-modern.rd-navbar--is-stuck {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
}

.rd-navbar-inner {
    padding: 16px 0 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
}

/* Spacing between logo and navbar links */
.rd-navbar-brand {
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin-right: 50px !important;
}

.rd-navbar-brand img {
    max-height: 52px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
}



.rd-nav-link {
    font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 1rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: #1E293B !important;
    padding: 10px 18px !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill) !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
    position: relative !important;
}

.rd-nav-link:hover,
.rd-nav-item.active .rd-nav-link {
    color: var(--color-accent-blue) !important;
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08) !important;
}

/* COMPLETELY REMOVE ::BEFORE AND ::AFTER UNDERLINE ANIMATIONS */
.rd-navbar .rd-nav-link::before,
.rd-navbar .rd-nav-link::after,
.rd-nav-item .rd-nav-link::before,
.rd-nav-item .rd-nav-link::after,
.rd-navbar-static .rd-nav-link::before,
.rd-navbar-static .rd-nav-link::after,
.rd-navbar-modern .rd-nav-link::before,
.rd-navbar-modern .rd-nav-link::after,
.rd-navbar-modern.rd-navbar-static .rd-nav-link::before,
.rd-navbar-modern.rd-navbar-static .rd-nav-link::after {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
    opacity: 0 !important;
    width: 0 !important;
    height: 0 !important;
    visibility: hidden !important;
    transition: none !important;
}

/* ==============================================================================
 * ENTERPRISE NAVBAR DROPDOWN & SUBMENU STYLES
 * ============================================================================== */

/* Dropdown arrow on parent link */
.rd-nav-arrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-left: 4px;
    vertical-align: middle;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, color 0.2s ease;
    color: #64748B;
}

.rd-navbar-submenu:hover .rd-nav-arrow,
.rd-navbar-submenu.opened .rd-nav-arrow,
.rd-navbar-submenu.show .rd-nav-arrow,
.dropdown.show .rd-nav-arrow,
.dropdown:hover .rd-nav-arrow {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    color: var(--color-accent-blue);
}

/* Desktop Dropdown Positioning & Styling (>=992px) */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .rd-navbar-static .rd-navbar-submenu,
    .rd-navbar-modern.rd-navbar-static .rd-navbar-submenu {
        position: relative !important;
    }

    /* Floating Dropdown Card */
    .rd-navbar-static .rd-navbar-dropdown,
    .rd-navbar-static .dropdown-menu,
    .rd-navbar-modern.rd-navbar-static .rd-menu {
        position: absolute !important;
        top: 100% !important;
        left: 0 !important;
        z-index: 9999 !important;
        min-width: 290px !important;
        width: max-content !important;
        max-width: 360px !important;
        padding: 10px 8px !important;
        margin: 8px 0 0 -15px !important;
        background: #FFFFFF !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9) !important;
        border-top: 3.5px solid var(--color-accent-blue) !important;
        border-radius: 14px !important;
        box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.16), 0 0 1px 1px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.04) !important;
        list-style: none !important;
        opacity: 0 !important;
        visibility: hidden !important;
        pointer-events: none !important;
        transform: translateY(12px) !important;
        transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.25s ease !important;
        display: block !important;
    }

    /* Invisible hover-bridge to prevent closing when moving mouse from link to menu */
    .rd-navbar-static .rd-navbar-dropdown::before,
    .rd-navbar-static .dropdown-menu::before,
    .rd-navbar-modern.rd-navbar-static .rd-menu::before {
        content: '' !important;
        position: absolute !important;
        top: -16px !important;
        left: 0 !important;
        right: 0 !important;
        height: 18px !important;
        background: transparent !important;
        pointer-events: auto !important;
    }

    /* Open state on hover, focus, or class active */
    .rd-navbar-static .rd-navbar-submenu:hover > .rd-navbar-dropdown,
    .rd-navbar-static .rd-navbar-submenu:hover > .dropdown-menu,
    .rd-navbar-static .rd-navbar-submenu.opened > .rd-navbar-dropdown,
    .rd-navbar-static .rd-navbar-submenu.opened > .dropdown-menu,
    .rd-navbar-static .rd-navbar-submenu.show > .rd-navbar-dropdown,
    .rd-navbar-static .rd-navbar-submenu.show > .dropdown-menu,
    .rd-navbar-static .dropdown:hover > .dropdown-menu,
    .rd-navbar-static .dropdown.show > .dropdown-menu,
    .rd-navbar-modern.rd-navbar-static .rd-navbar-submenu.opened > .rd-menu,
    .rd-navbar-modern.rd-navbar-static .rd-navbar-submenu:hover > .rd-menu {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        visibility: visible !important;
        pointer-events: auto !important;
        transform: translateY(0) !important;
    }

    /* Dropdown Items & Links */
    .rd-navbar-static .rd-dropdown-item,
    .rd-navbar-static .dropdown-menu > li {
        margin: 2px 0 !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
        list-style: none !important;
        border: none !important;
    }

    .rd-navbar-static .rd-dropdown-link,
    .rd-navbar-static .dropdown-item {
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: space-between !important;
        padding: 10px 16px !important;
        font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
        font-size: 0.94rem !important;
        font-weight: 500 !important;
        color: #1E293B !important;
        text-transform: none !important;
        letter-spacing: normal !important;
        border-radius: 8px !important;
        transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
        background: transparent !important;
        text-decoration: none !important;
        cursor: pointer !important;
        position: relative !important;
    }

    .rd-navbar-static .rd-dropdown-link::after,
    .rd-navbar-static .dropdown-item::after {
        content: '\F0142'; /* mdi-chevron-right */
        font-family: "Material Design Icons";
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        color: var(--color-accent-blue);
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(-6px);
        transition: all 0.2s ease;
    }

    .rd-navbar-static .rd-dropdown-link:hover,
    .rd-navbar-static .dropdown-item:hover,
    .rd-navbar-static .rd-dropdown-item.active .rd-dropdown-link,
    .rd-navbar-static .dropdown-item.active {
        color: var(--color-accent-blue) !important;
        background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08) !important;
        padding-left: 20px !important;
    }

    .rd-navbar-static .rd-dropdown-link:hover::after,
    .rd-navbar-static .dropdown-item:hover::after {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
}

/* Mobile Dropdown Styling (<992px) */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .rd-navbar-fixed .rd-navbar-submenu {
        position: relative;
    }

    .rd-navbar-fixed .rd-navbar-dropdown,
    .rd-navbar-fixed .dropdown-menu {
        background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04) !important;
        border: none !important;
        border-radius: 8px !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
        padding: 6px 0 !important;
        margin: 4px 16px 8px 16px !important;
        display: none !important;
        list-style: none !important;
    }

    .rd-navbar-fixed .rd-navbar-submenu.opened > .rd-navbar-dropdown,
    .rd-navbar-fixed .rd-navbar-submenu.opened > .dropdown-menu,
    .rd-navbar-fixed .rd-navbar-submenu.show > .dropdown-menu,
    .rd-navbar-fixed .dropdown.show > .dropdown-menu {
        display: block !important;
    }

    .rd-navbar-fixed .rd-dropdown-item,
    .rd-navbar-fixed .dropdown-menu > li {
        list-style: none !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
    }

    .rd-navbar-fixed .rd-dropdown-link,
    .rd-navbar-fixed .dropdown-item {
        display: block !important;
        padding: 10px 20px 10px 24px !important;
        font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
        font-size: 0.95rem !important;
        font-weight: 500 !important;
        color: #334155 !important;
        text-decoration: none !important;
        border-left: 3px solid transparent !important;
        transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
        background: transparent !important;
        text-align: left !important;
    }

    .rd-navbar-fixed .rd-dropdown-link:hover,
    .rd-navbar-fixed .dropdown-item:hover {
        color: var(--color-accent-blue) !important;
        border-left-color: var(--color-accent-blue) !important;
        background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08) !important;
    }
}

/* ==============================================================================
 * HERO SLIDER (VIBRANT VISIBLE IMAGE + HIGH-CONTRAST READABILITY)
 * ============================================================================== */

.swiper-slider-2 {
    position: relative;
    background: #0A192F;
}

.swiper-slide {
    position: relative;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center right;
}

.swiper-slide::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
            rgba(7, 15, 30, 0.88) 0%,
            rgba(7, 15, 30, 0.65) 45%,
            rgba(7, 15, 30, 0.15) 80%,
            transparent 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.swiper-slide-caption {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 130px 0 110px;
}

.hero-content-card {
    max-width: 680px;
}

.hero-rating-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero-rating-badge .stars {
    color: #F59E0B;
}

.swiper-title {
    font-size: 3.5rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    line-height: 1.16;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    text-transform: none;
}

.swiper-subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem !important;
    color: #E2E8F0 !important;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.hero-cta-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-call-widget {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 6px 18px 6px 6px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.hero-call-widget:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hero-call-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    background: var(--color-accent-green);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.hero-call-text small {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.725rem;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.hero-call-text strong {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ==============================================================================
 * KEY METRICS RIBBON
 * ============================================================================== */

.section-counter-ribbon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #07101E 0%, #0B192F 100%) !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 65px 0 !important;
}

.counter-classic {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.col-6:last-child .counter-classic {
    border-right: none;
}

.counter-classic-number {
    font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 3.5rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.counter-classic-number .counter {
    color: var(--color-accent-gold) !important;
}

.counter-classic-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: #CBD5E1 !important;
}

/* ==============================================================================
 * FULL WIDTH ABOUT HST INDIA
 * ============================================================================== */

.section-about-fullwidth {
    background: #F8FAFC !important;
    padding: 100px 0 !important;
}

.about-header-fullwidth {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto 50px;
}

.about-header-fullwidth h2 {
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.about-nav-tabs-fullwidth {
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    border: none !important;
    margin-bottom: 45px !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
}

.about-nav-tabs-fullwidth .nav-link {
    font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    padding: 14px 28px !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill) !important;
    color: #475569 !important;
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border) !important;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm) !important;
    transition: var(--transition-base) !important;
}

.about-nav-tabs-fullwidth .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent-blue) !important;
    border-color: var(--color-accent-blue) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

.about-nav-tabs-fullwidth .nav-link.active {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary), #1E3A8A) !important;
    border-color: transparent !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.25) !important;
}

.about-spotlight-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 50px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.about-spotlight-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 380px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.about-spotlight-body {
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.about-spotlight-body h3 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.about-services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
}

.box-icon-classic {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 32px 26px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.box-icon-classic:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4);
}

.box-icon-classic-icon {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    color: var(--color-accent-blue);
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.box-icon-classic-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* ==============================================================================
 * PRODUCT & SERVICES: EQUAL HEIGHT & TIGHT SLIDE MARGINS
 * ============================================================================== */

/* ==============================================================================
 * PRODUCT & SERVICES: MODERN SHOWCASE CARDS (INSPIRED BY SAMPLE REFERENCE)
 * ============================================================================== */

/* Suppress all legacy box-ordered and skewed animation */
.box-ordered [class*='counter'],
.box-ordered-item,
.services-creative-caption::before,
.services-creative-counter {
    animation: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
}

.service-showcase-card {
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.07) !important;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.3s ease !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    margin: 8px 0 !important;
    position: relative !important;
    text-align: center !important;
}

.service-showcase-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12) !important;
    border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35) !important;
}

/* Upper Visual Stage (Color Accent Container) */
.service-stage {
    position: relative !important;
    padding: 18px 20px 16px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    height: 220px !important;
    min-height: 220px !important;
    border-radius: 19px 19px 0 0 !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
}

/* Distinctive Rich Theme Palettes (like sample reference) */
.theme-1 .service-stage {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E3A8A 0%, #2563EB 100%) !important;
}

.theme-2 .service-stage {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F172A 0%, #334155 100%) !important;
}

.theme-3 .service-stage {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #064E3B 0%, #0D9488 100%) !important;
}

.theme-4 .service-stage {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #312E81 0%, #4F46E5 100%) !important;
}

.theme-5 .service-stage {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7C2D12 0%, #D97706 100%) !important;
}

/* Top Stage Header (Brand tag left, Number badge right) */
.service-stage-header {
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
    z-index: 2 !important;
}

.service-stage-brand {
    font-size: 0.725rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em !important;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 5px !important;
}

/* AESTHETIC, STATIC NUMBER BADGE (NO ANIMATIONS) */
.service-stage-num {
    font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 0.775rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px) !important;
    padding: 3px 12px !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    transform: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

/* Image Showcase inside Stage */
.service-stage-figure {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    height: 155px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    position: relative !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    padding: 6px !important;
}

.service-stage-figure img {
    max-height: 140px !important;
    max-width: 88% !important;
    width: auto !important;
    height: auto !important;
    object-fit: contain !important;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 12px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3)) !important;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
}

.service-showcase-card:hover .service-stage-figure img {
    transform: scale(1.06) !important;
}

/* Lower Section: Clean White Card Body */
.service-body {
    padding: 26px 22px 26px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    flex: 1 1 auto !important;
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
    text-align: center !important;
}

.service-category-tag {
    font-size: 0.75rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em !important;
    color: #94A3B8 !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
    display: block !important;
}

.service-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 1.25rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #0F172A !important;
    line-height: 1.35 !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
}

.service-title a {
    color: #0F172A !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: color 0.2s ease !important;
}

.service-title a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent-blue) !important;
}

.service-desc {
    font-size: 0.925rem !important;
    color: var(--color-text-muted) !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    margin-bottom: 24px !important;
    flex-grow: 1 !important;
}

/* Pill Action Button */
.service-action {
    margin-top: auto !important;
}

.service-btn {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    padding: 12px 28px !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill) !important;
    font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 0.875rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, filter 0.2s ease !important;
    border: none !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 240px !important;
}

.theme-1 .service-btn {
    background: #1D4ED8 !important;
}

.theme-2 .service-btn {
    background: #0F172A !important;
}

.theme-3 .service-btn {
    background: #047857 !important;
}

.theme-4 .service-btn {
    background: #4338CA !important;
}

.theme-5 .service-btn {
    background: #B45309 !important;
}

.service-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18) !important;
    filter: brightness(1.12) !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* ==============================================================================
 * TRANSPARENT TIERS: 3-CARD EQUAL HEIGHT DISPLAY (NO SLIDER)
 * ============================================================================== */

.section-pricing-grid {
    padding: 100px 0 !important;
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.box-pricing {
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl) !important;
    padding: 44px 32px !important;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-border) !important;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md) !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    position: relative !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    transition: var(--transition-base) !important;
}

.box-pricing:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) !important;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl) !important;
    border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4) !important;
}

.box-pricing-popular {
    border-color: var(--color-accent-blue) !important;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 25px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12) !important;
}

.pricing-popular-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: -14px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: var(--color-accent-blue);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    padding: 4px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
}

.pricing-tier-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.plan-price {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-accent-gold) !important;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.pricing-features-list {
    flex-grow: 1 !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.pricing-cta-wrap {
    margin-top: auto !important;
}

/* ==============================================================================
 * THE HST ADVANTAGE: HIGH-CONTRAST READABLE CARDS & WORKING COUNTERS
 * ============================================================================== */

.section-advantage {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #060E1A 0%, #0F1D33 100%) !important;
    padding: 100px 0 !important;
    position: relative;
}

.box-icon-creative {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px) !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg) !important;
    padding: 38px 24px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    transition: var(--transition-base) !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
}

.box-icon-creative:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
    border-color: var(--color-accent-gold) !important;
    transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
}

.box-icon-creative-num {
    font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 3.25rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: var(--color-accent-gold) !important;
    line-height: 1 !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
}

.box-icon-creative-num .counter {
    color: var(--color-accent-gold) !important;
}

.box-icon-creative-title {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 1.25rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
}

.box-icon-creative-desc {
    color: #E2E8F0 !important;
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

/* ==============================================================================
 * PARTNERSHIPS / CLIENTS: FULL WIDTH GRID
 * ============================================================================== */

.partnerships-section-fullwidth {
    padding: 100px 0 !important;
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.partnerships-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 750px;
    margin: 0 auto 50px;
}

.partnerships-grid-fullwidth {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(180px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
    width: 100%;
}

.client-logo-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    height: 110px;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

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

.client-logo-card img {
    max-height: 55px;
    max-width: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: grayscale(85%) opacity(0.8);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.client-logo-card:hover img {
    filter: grayscale(0%) opacity(1);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* ==============================================================================
 * ARCH STUDIO STYLE ENTERPRISE FOOTER (MATCHING USER SCREENSHOT)
 * ============================================================================== */

.footer-arch-style {
    background-color: var(--color-footer-bg) !important;
    color: var(--color-footer-text) !important;
    padding-top: 80px !important;
    padding-bottom: 40px !important;
    text-align: left;
}

/* Left Brand Header with Round Icon */
.footer-brand-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-brand-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background-color: var(--color-footer-gold);
    color: #1A3229;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.footer-brand-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.footer-brand-desc {
    color: #CBD5E1;
    font-size: 0.925rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 26px;
    max-width: 360px;
}

.footer-social-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-social-row a {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-social-row a:hover {
    background: var(--color-footer-gold);
    color: #1A3229;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Column Headers */
.footer-column-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

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

.footer-link-items li {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-link-items a {
    color: #CBD5E1;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-link-items a:hover {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-contact-text {
    color: #CBD5E1;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.footer-contact-text a {
    color: #CBD5E1;
}

.footer-contact-text a:hover {
    color: var(--color-footer-gold);
}

/* Integrated Pill Newsletter Input Group */
.footer-newsletter-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    padding: 5px;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    max-width: 360px;
}

.footer-newsletter-box:focus-within {
    border-color: var(--color-footer-gold);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.footer-newsletter-input {
    flex: 1;
    background: transparent !important;
    border: none !important;
    outline: none !important;
    padding: 0 18px !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-size: 0.925rem !important;
    height: 42px !important;
}

.footer-newsletter-input::placeholder {
    color: #CBD5E1;
}

.footer-newsletter-btn {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--color-footer-gold);
    border: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #1A3229;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-newsletter-btn:hover {
    background-color: #FBBF24;
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.footer-newsletter-btn:disabled {
    opacity: 0.6;
    cursor: not-allowed;
    transform: none !important;
}

/* Footer Newsletter Feedback Alert */
.footer-newsletter-alert {
    display: none;
    margin-top: 10px;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.4;
    animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-newsletter-alert.alert-success {
    display: block;
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.18);
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.45);
    color: #6EE7B7;
}

.footer-newsletter-alert.alert-error {
    display: block;
    background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.18);
    border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.45);
    color: #FCA5A5;
}

/* Thin Divider */
.footer-divider-thin {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    margin: 50px 0 24px;
}

/* Bottom Copyright Bar */
.footer-bottom-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 14px;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: #94A3B8;
}

.footer-bottom-row .gold-brand {
    color: var(--color-footer-gold);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
    color: #94A3B8;
    margin-left: 12px;
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ==============================================================================
 * DYNAMIC CMS LEGAL PAGES (Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy)
 * ============================================================================== */
.legal-page-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    padding: 48px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    max-width: 1040px;
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .legal-page-card {
        padding: 24px 18px;
        border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    }
}

.legal-page-header {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding-bottom: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.legal-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 4px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
    color: var(--color-accent-blue);
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.legal-title {
    font-size: 2.35rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: var(--color-primary) !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
}

.legal-updated {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Dynamic WYSIWYG Content Body */
.legal-page-body.dynamic-content {
    color: #334155;
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.legal-page-body.dynamic-content p {
    color: #334155;
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.legal-page-body.dynamic-content strong,
.legal-page-body.dynamic-content b {
    color: #0F172A;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    display: block;
    margin-top: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.legal-page-body.dynamic-content p:first-child strong,
.legal-page-body.dynamic-content p:first-child b,
.legal-page-body.dynamic-content > strong:first-child,
.legal-page-body.dynamic-content > b:first-child {
    margin-top: 0;
}

.legal-page-body.dynamic-content h1,
.legal-page-body.dynamic-content h2,
.legal-page-body.dynamic-content h3,
.legal-page-body.dynamic-content h4,
.legal-page-body.dynamic-content h5,
.legal-page-body.dynamic-content h6 {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-top: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.legal-page-body.dynamic-content ul,
.legal-page-body.dynamic-content ol {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    padding-left: 24px;
}

.legal-page-body.dynamic-content li {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.legal-page-body.dynamic-content a {
    color: var(--color-accent-blue);
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.legal-page-body.dynamic-content a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent-blue-hover);
}

.legal-page-footer {
    margin-top: 40px;
    padding-top: 28px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.legal-contact-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
    background: var(--color-bg-subtle);
    padding: 22px 26px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.legal-contact-label {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.legal-contact-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 11px 22px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.925rem;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.legal-contact-btn:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent-blue);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);
}